Peace: The Other Side of Anger

by Dave Wolffe

The Other Side of Helping Teens with Anger Management will help you understand the causes of adolescent anger, the trigger points, typical responses and attitudes. You will discover how to help teens express anger in positive ways and practice anger management techniques. Through extensive work with nearly 1000 young adults via the Anger Management Power Program, Dave Wolffe has created ways for adolescents to change their behavior proactively. This book is intended for parents, educators, school counselors and social workers.

310 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 13, 2011

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t expect this book to hit me as hard as it did. Peace: The Other Side of Anger goes way beyond surface-level “tips” and really dives into what’s going on inside teens when anger takes over. Reading it felt like sitting with someone who has actually walked through the messy reality with young people, not just studied it from afar.

What stood out to me is how practical the advice is. You can feel that Dave Wolffe has worked with hundreds of teens, because the strategies are so relatable and realistic. As a reader, I found myself nodding along, thinking, yes, this makes sense, this could actually work.

By the end, I didn’t just feel informed. I felt hopeful. If you’ve ever struggled to understand or support a teen wrestling with anger, this book gives you both insight and tools that you can actually use. Honestly, I finished it feeling like every parent, teacher, and counselor should read it.

[Mary Susane]

Peace: The Other Side of Anger is one of those rare books that doesn’t just talk about a problem—it gives you a way forward with real wisdom and heart. From the very first chapter, you can feel Dave Wolffe’s experience and dedication to helping teens come through. He doesn’t just write about anger management; he shows you how to truly guide young people toward peace with practical, compassionate steps.

What struck me most was how approachable the strategies are. This isn’t a heavy “textbook”, it feels like sitting down with someone who genuinely understands and cares. Every page carries the voice of someone who has worked closely with teens and seen transformation firsthand.

Dave Wolffe deserves so much credit for creating a resource that speaks to parents, educators, and counselors in such a powerful way. It’s more than a book, it’s a legacy of hope and healing for teens and the people who love them.

[Caryl Pohland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dave Wolffe’s The Other Side of Helping Teens with Anger Management is an insightful and practical guide for anyone working with or raising adolescents who struggle with anger. Drawing on his extensive experience with nearly a thousand young adults in the Anger Management Power Program, Wolffe offers a compassionate, research-informed, and highly applicable approach to understanding and redirecting teen anger.

What sets this book apart is its balance between psychology and practicality. Rather than merely identifying the causes of anger, Wolffe explores how teens can transform their emotional responses into healthy, productive behaviors. The book highlights common triggers, attitudes, and misconceptions surrounding adolescent anger, then walks readers through effective strategies to help teens manage their emotions without shame or suppression.

[Valentina Witley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found Peace: The Other Side of Anger by Dave Wolffe to be an incredibly insightful and practical guide for anyone working with teens. The book does an excellent job breaking down the causes of adolescent anger and helping readers understand the typical triggers and responses. I especially appreciated how Dave provides real, actionable strategies for helping teens express anger in healthy ways. The techniques are easy to understand and implement, and it’s clear that they are based on years of hands on experience with young adults. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or counselor, this book is a valuable resource for guiding teens toward positive behavior and emotional growth. Highly recommended!

[Kelly Alberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

“A must-have guide for anyone working with teens.”

Peace: The Other Side of Anger is an insightful and practical resource that gets to the heart of adolescent anger. Dave Wolffe draws on his extensive experience working with nearly 1,000 young adults, offering strategies that are not only effective but also compassionate and easy to apply. What I love most is how the book doesn’t just focus on managing anger, but on helping teens express it in healthy, constructive ways.

[Savannah Trinity · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a game-changer for anyone working with teenagers. Dave Wolffe breaks down the complex issue of adolescent anger with clarity, compassion, and real-world experience. His insights into triggers and responses are spot-on, and the practical techniques he shares are immediately usable. You can tell this book was born from years of hands-on work with young people, it’s not theory, it’s real understanding. Every parent and teacher should have a copy!

[Susan Butwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Other Side of Helping Teens with Anger Management by Dave Wolffe is an insightful, compassionate, and practical guide that sheds light on one of the most challenging aspects of adolescence, anger. Drawing from his extensive experience working with nearly a thousand young adults through the Anger Management Power Program, Wolffe delivers a wealth of wisdom and actionable strategies that truly work.