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Growth Central Training is a nationally recognized leader in anger management certification and professional development. The organization specializes in evidence-based training programs designed to help individuals and professionals understand, manage, and transform anger into healthy emotional awareness and communication. Their flagship program—the Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS I & II) training—provides participants with lifetime credentials from the National Anger Management Association (NAMA), the industry standard in anger management education.

Using a neuroscience-informed and mindfulness-based model called Psycho-Active Anger Management™, originally developed by Dr. Richard Pfeiffer, Growth Central Training combines emotional regulation strategies, brain science, and developmental psychology to promote deep and lasting change. Participants learn how to recognize emotional triggers, practice self-regulation, and use anger as a pathway to greater empathy, confidence, and resilience. The training’s 12-module curriculum offers practical tools and real-world applications for therapists, educators, coaches, peer specialists, and organizations working with individuals, families, and groups.

Beyond anger management, Growth Central Training offers certification in Crisis Intervention, Parent Training, and Domestic Violence, all designed to build emotional intelligence and reduce conflict in communities and workplaces. Their programs are trauma-informed, developmentally grounded, and widely used by clinical professionals, the U.S. military, educational institutions, and court-mandated programs.

At its core, Growth Central Training is committed to helping people and organizations respond to anger and crisis with compassion, clarity, and confidence—empowering both professionals and the communities they serve to transform conflict into understanding and lasting growth.