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Each month, NYS-Balance features a new topic on the website. A corresponding webinar, multiple online resources, and free educational materials can be accessed anytime by calling the toll-free number, (866) 320-4760 (TTY/TTD (866) 228-2809), or by logging in to the website at www.nysbalance.ny.gov. The username is nys and the password is balance .

The NYS-Balance topic for July is Is it Hot in Here?  Anger-Learning to keep your cool. The following resources are available in this topic:

• Y ou Make Me So Mad! This webinar is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Rude service. Road rage. Violence in the workplace. Why is everyone so angry? Learn about the causes of anger and how to manage it. To register, go to http://www.nysbalance.ny.gov/ (username: nys and password: balance) where you will find the registration link in the center of the homepage. You must register in advance. If the time of the live webinar does not coincide with your approved lunch or scheduled break time, you can access the archived webinar from home or during another lunch or scheduled break time approved by your supervisor.

• Deflate the Pressure. In this quick audio, find peace of mind with these speedy, stress busting tips.To listen to this, type the words “anger management” into the advanced search box on the NYS-Balance homepage, scroll down to Audioand click on Deflate the Pressure.

•   Dealing with Anger in a Marriage.  One of the most difficult skills that partners must develop in a marriage is how to deal effectively with anger. Any time two people live together, there is bound to be episodes of anger. Anger is a perfectly normal, healthy emotion, but one that we should pay close attention to. To read this article, click on Balancing on the left hand side of the homepage, go to Communication, then scroll down to Conflict Resolution, and click on Dealing with Anger in a Marriage.