Real Skills for Real-Life Challenges

Three Decades of Training, Education & Impact

High Impact Training & Counseling and the Anger Management Institute have served individuals, families and professionals for more than three decades. Founded in 1995 and 2005, the organizations provide anger management education, professional certification, counseling, behavioral health services, family violence intervention and specialized training focused on practical, lasting change.

Our late founder, Dr. Gary K. Byrd, developed the curriculum and training that became the foundation of both organizations. A respected educator and published author, Dr. Byrd trained professionals in anger management, family violence, trauma and related behavioral-health topics. His 2015 book, Choice-Based Anger Control: Life Is About the Choices We Make and the Action We Take, reflects his belief in accountability, personal choice and the ability to create healthier responses to anger.

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Following Dr. Byrd’s passing in 2026, he entrusted his work to his colleagues. Today, High Impact Training and the Anger Management Institute continue his legacy by providing the education, training and support he spent decades developing.