“Holding on to anger is like grasping on to hot coal with intent to throw it at someone else— you’re the one that gets burnt.” Buddha

Are you always angry?

You’re not alone. Everyone at some point gets angry. In fact, getting angry is normal and healthy—if properly managed.

Uncontrolled anger can damage your reputation, break relationships and cause resentment; especially amongst family and friends. 

So, without delay, here are some of the top free anger management courses that will help you live a happier life. 

  1. Veteran.training.va.gov

The U.S department of veteran affairs offers a free course on anger and irritability management. It will take you through a series of videos, anger control plans, and games that will help you: get along better with people, avoid negative consequences of getting too angry…among others.

  1. Christian Leadership Institute

Learn to overcome harmful anger with this free online anger management course. It teaches about: anger issues, their causes, and impact on ones well-being. And, by the end of the course; you’ll know how to deal with un-chuckled behaviors that lead to acting out and cultivate behaviors that are conducive for your peace of mind. 

  1. Udemy.com

This course uses the helicopter practical approach of anger management to help you better control your emotions. It covers 3 major sessions—the pre, during and post periods of anger that teach: daily practices for anger management—and, how to deal with situations of anger.

  1. New Hope Care

This site offers a free 5-min anger management skills test and a detailed 8-hour anger management course. It covers topics like: anger cues and triggers, basic concepts of anger management, anger control plans and more. 

  1.  Open Learning world

This free course offers a detailed guide on how to handle anger and aggression. It offers self-help methods tailored to each person’s needs to teach you: self-control techniques to use when faced with provocative situations and how to explain yourself and understand others.

  1. Oxfordhomestudy.com

This site offers a 20-hr free short course on anger management. It covers: the definition of anger, its dimensions, costs and pay-offs. And, in addition, will teach you how to: identify your anger triggers, and learn to manage it effectively.

  1. You Tube

This site offers a couple of free online video courses on anger management from well-known doctors and therapists. You’ll cover topics like: skills needed for anger management, mindful self-awareness, and receive assessment courses to help you know when you need anger management classes.

  1.  Skillshare.com

This site offers a free online anger management course that gives you access to an 11-day guided meditation to help you deal with anger and issues that stimulate it. It also covers stories on: suppressing and releasing anger, the importance of deep relaxation and more.

  1. Citizen Coaching and Counselling

This free online anger management course presented by Martin Hogg, teaches how to: keep calm in distressing situations, handle distressing situations that fume your anger, and turn your anger into positive energy.

  1. The Anger Coach

Dr. Tony Fiore-The Anger Coach offers helpful free anger management videos on this site—to help you learn to deal with your anger, and manage it in a productive way. You’ll find videos on: changing your self-talk for better anger management, communicating assertively to effectively manage your reactions towards others…and more.