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Need some help? The Tehachapi Collaborative is a non-profit organization whose members represent Tehachapi’s helping services. The mission of the Collaborative is to “unify area resources to build a better community.”

Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:30 AM at the West Park Activity Center, 490 West D Street, and are open to all community service organizations.

One of the service organizations in the Collaborative, Positive Solutions Anger Management and Executive Coaching, has been a member of the Tehachapi Collaborative for three years. Positive Solutions offers healthy alternatives for resolving conflict and expressing anger. Anger is a legitimate emotion aroused by a real or supposed wrong, but most of our responses to anger are learned at a young age. These responses can create self-destructive behavior patterns which can be damaging in our lives.

“Our classes help individuals understand their anger, identify triggers, and learn healthy ways to deal with their anger in a more productive and useful manner,” explains Karina Narduzzi, the Positive Solutions facilitator. “They also provide education and training for stress management and improving communication.”        
Evening, one-hour adolescent and adult anger management classes are held weekly. Ms. Narduzzi, who has extensive experience in Criminal Justice and conflict resolution, emphasizes that these classes are not counseling or therapy, but use cognitive style learning methods, through a nationally recognized program curriculum.

“Clients come to us for many reasons. Most are self-referred, but others are here through their businesses, and others are referred by the court. We also do staff workshops and executive coaching for businesses and corporations,” Narduzzi said.

Don’t let anger rule your life. Learn to have a stress-resistant personality! For more information, call (661) 303-5669, or visit their website at www.Positivesolutions.org.