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About the Institute, Authors, Programs, Workshops and Specialists:

Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-IV: President
James Bedell, PsyD, CAMS-IV: Clinical Director;
Steve Yeschek, LCSW, CAMS-IV: Vice-President
Glen Cannon, LCPC, CADC, CAMS-III
Lynsey Steiner, LCPC, CAMS-I: Associate
JoAnn Darling, B.A., CAMS-I, Business Manager
Ted Griffin, Editor/Writer: Co-author all editions
What is an Anger Management Specialist?
FAQs about the National Anger Management Association Membership and Credentials!
Books: First Edition. Third Edition. Expanded 16 lesson book/workbook (2011)
Evidence-based Programs. Approvals and benefits.
Workshops, groups and presentations

Anger Management Institute History:
The Anger Management Institute programs and resources are based on the seminars Lynette Hoy began presenting in 1998 to groups and counselors. Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, and Ted Griffin, Editor/writer, co-authored all three editions of the book. The premise of the books, DVDs and courses demonstrate that anger - though often destructive - is a normal emotion and energy which can be transformed into effective behaviors achieving healthy personal and relationship goals. The second and third editions of the book expand into research based skills and are geared for a general audience and community groups. Since 2008 students/clients in classes and groups held in Oak Brook and Cary, Illinois are participating in outcome studies.

The Anger Management Institute is an extension of CounselCare Connection, P.C. and the training company of co-founders: Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC, and Steve Yeschek, LCSW. James Bedell, PsyD. is the Clinical Director and Director of Testing and Research. This model of anger management is described and widely distributed over the Internet in various newsletter and other online publications and has been extremely well received by hundreds of local, national and international anger management participants. It is currently being used by self-referred clients, court-referred clients, HR referrals, corporate executives, physicians, law enforcement, and others needing qualified anger management services.
Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-IV, Steve Yeschek, LCSW, CAMS-IV & Dr. Bedell, PsyD., CAMS-IV have presented various anger management workshops, training and classes since 2004.
Lynette, Steve and Jim serve on an IAODAPCA Anger Management credentialing task force for the state of Illinois. Trainer's conferences and workshops are offered throughout the year providing CEs for leaders and professionals. All staff agree to abide by the NAMA and AACC ethical codes.

Certificate Programs, Courses and Class benefits:
Approved and endorsed program by National Anger Management Association - qualifying certified trainers as Anger Management Specialist-I.
Approved by National Board of Certified Counselors for 12 Ces for LPCs, LCPCs: # SP-1305.
Approved by National Association of Social Workers for 12 CEUs for LSWs, LCSWs: #886526264.
Approved by NAADAC (association for addictions professionals) for 12 CEUs.
Approved by IAODAPCA for 13 CEUs - program # 10709 and home-study programs for 12 CEUs - program # 10719 for: Counselor II, Prevention II, Assessor II, MISA I or II, CCJP II, PCGC II, CAAP II, CRSS I or II, BRI II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CADC, CRADC, CSADC, CAADC.
Approved by Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board for 12 CPEs: Provider #MCST081107.
Approval nationally by courts and judges for court-mandated cases since 2005.
Approved by Cook County District Court and other Chicago-land area courts for court mandated clients.
Listed on the National Anger Management Association directory.
Listed in the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare

The research based skills taught in these anger management programs include:
Step One — Preparing for Provocation - developing Self-Awareness by identifying, preventing and decreasing triggers for anger.
Step Two — Behavioral Changes – developing Self-Management through application of these skills: Time-out, Assertiveness, Stress Management.
Step Three — Cognitive Changes – developing Self-Management & Self-motivation through understanding and transforming the emotion of anger into a positive force for change; healthy self-talk and thinking.
Step Four ---- Relational Changes – enhancing Relational Development through conflict management, forgiveness and emotional intelligence (empathy) skills.

Statement on Evidence-Based Anger Management and the Anger Management Institute
“The Anger Management Institute/CounselCare credentialing program is an evidence-based approach to training individuals in effective methods of doing anger management intervention. The Anger Institute's core components are designed to respond to what has been established in a meta-analysis of effective programs as the most effective interventions (See research in "Understanding Anger Disorders", DiGiuseppe & Tafrate, 2007). These components include understanding and skill building around cognitive restructuring of anger responses, relaxation training, psycho-educational training, building awareness and skills in social and emotional intelligence areas, understanding of provocation, inoculation and preparation for anger triggers, and group support. The Anger Institute builds skills and awareness in all of these key components. The Anger Institute is also involved in an ongoing process of gathering data from pre- and post- intervention evaluations using the NAS-PI, created by Novaco, where the multiple dimensions of the construct of anger is assessed. The ongoing evidence-based evaluation process has resulted in statistically significant support for the efficacy of the anger management program taught by the Anger Institute and its trained providers. Evidence gathering is ongoing, and the focus is on gathering evidence, analyzing statistical results, factoring out what is consistently correlated with successful outcomes, and implementing changes that are most effective. While the sample size (n) is not large at this point, ongoing results indicate a trend of positive outcomes with the model developed by the Anger Institute. The Anger Institute is committed to the continuation of evidence gathering and as the sample size grows the expectation is that the positive results will be more robust.” Dr. James Bedell, Clinical Director

Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-IV- Speaking engagements

Mrs. Hoy is the President of the Anger Management Institute. Lynette is a National Certified Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois. Lynette is a Diplomate, Supervisor, Consultant & Anger Management Specialist-IV with the National Anger Management Association. She was recently granted the designation as a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor by the International Board of Christian Counselors. Lynette is the President of CounselCare Connection, P.C. Mrs. Hoy oversees and publishes all courses and training curriculum for both the Anger Management Institute and CounselCare Connection, P.C. Lynette was recently designated an Anger Management Specialist-IV by the National Anger Management Association (NAMA) granting her the authority to certify Anger Management Trainers & Specialists through NAMA. Mrs. Hoy co-founded CounselCare Connection, an organization providing counseling services and resources for individuals and couples dealing with various issues. Lynette is a Critical Incident Stress Management provider, and a crisis counselor with the Crisis Care Network providing counseling and debriefing to various companies.

Mrs. Hoy completed the 15 CE program in Anger Management for counselors offered by the American Counseling Association and the 15 CE course at the Cape Cod Institute: Therapeutic Approaches to Anger by Dr. Ron Potter-Efron. Mrs. Hoy presents the Anger Management Institute Trainer's conferences & workshops which have been granted approval in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 by NBCC - National Board for Certified Counselors - to award 12 CEs.
The 2009 -2012 Trainer & Specialist Certification workshops have been approved for 12 CEs by the National Association of Social Workers. These workshops have been approved by IAODAPCA for 13 CEUs for licensed professionals and counselors in the state of Illinois.
Co-author of all three editions of What's Good About Anger? Mrs. Hoy has trained hundreds of students and clients in anger and conflict management and has certified over 300 leaders thourghout the USA and Canada as Trainers in Anger Management. She has authored various workbooks, training manuals and articles in anger management. Lynette is a Domestic Violence Advocate having taken the approved Domestic Violence 40-Hour Training program with the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network. Lynette writes for the Godly Business Woman, American Association of Christian Counselors and other publications and has been interviewed on various radio programs and televised on Primary Focus. Lynette is a seminar presenter for AACC, Rapha, business, community, church and women's groups! Lynette and her husband David have one married daughter and recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. Lynette has written for Christian Women Today's site! Contact Lynette Hoy for credit card phone orders or counseling services: 630-368-1880 or directly at: 708.341.5438.

JoAnn K. Darling, CAMS-I:

Is the Business Manager for the Anger Management Institute. JoAnn is a Certified Anger Management Specialist-1 with the National Anger Management Association. JoAnn brings her expertise as a small business owner, ability to coordinate projects and care for client needs. JoAnn's background includes administration of professional certifications and providing student assessments at the college level. JoAnn's responsibilities include business development and coordination of projects for the Anger Management Institute. Contact JoAnn by email for questions about seminars, training and services.

Ted Griffin:

Is the co-author of the First, Second and Third (2010) Editions of What's Good About Anger?. He has recently retired as the Senior Editor of Crossway Books, a division of Good News Publishers. He has authored numerous gospel tracts, including the best-selling You're Special and is working on several books. He is a seminar presenter, an adult Sunday School teacher and is a member of Calvary Memorial Church where he has served as an elder. He and his wife, Lois, have been married for over 40 years and have two grown children and three grandchildren. Having grown up under an alcoholic father, he has personally struggled with and has extensively studied anger issues.

Steve Yeschek, LCSW, CAMS-IV:

Is an Anger Management Specialist, Diplomate, Supervisor and Consultant with NAMA & the Anger Management Institute. Mr. Yeschek was recently designated an Anger Management Specialist-1V by the National Anger Management Association granting him the authority to certify Anger Management Specialists through NAMA. Steve brings years of expertise and experience in training, coaching and counseling clients and groups in anger, addictions, mood and behavioral disorders and relationships issues.Steve has been the Director of the Chicagoland Rapha Treatment Centers and is an ordained Pastor with the Evangelical Free Church. Steve is co-founder and Vice-President of CounselCare Connection, P.C. and co-presenter of the anger management Trainer-Specialist certification workshops. He has been trained in coaching and now trains others in coaching skills.

Steve holds membership with the NASW, CAPS and AACC professional counseling organizations. Steve has presented various seminars and classes on crisis counseling & referral, substance abuse, self-worth, shame, codependency, marriage, family, personal growth and relationship topics to Rapha, Sunday School Associations, Cook County Employee Assistance Program, Channel 38 counselors, substance abuse agencies and various other groups and organizations over the years. Steve practices out of the CounselCare Connection, P.C.-Anger Management Institute office location at: 2000 Spring Rd., Suite 603, Oak Brook, IL and the Cornerstone Counseling offices, 2615 Three Oaks Rd., Suite 2A, Cary, IL. Contact Steve Yeschek directly at: 708-732-3527.

James Bedell, PsyD., CAMS-IV:

Is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in practice for over 30 years. Dr. Bedell, a Certified Anger Management Specialist-IV, Diplomate, Supervisor and Consultant with NAMA and is the Clinical Director of CounselCare Connection, P.C. and the Anger Management Institute. He is the Director of the Testing Division for both organizations.
His practice is located at Cornerstone Counseling Center in Cary, Illinois and concentrates on marriage, family, individual, and group counseling, as well as psychological testing and evaluations.

Dr. Bedell has been an instructor in psychology at Columbia College. He has developed numerous programs, including “Passage to Manhood” which helps fathers to mentor and initiate their sons in the ways of manhood. Dr. Bedell has also developed “The Gilead” program, which focuses on helping those in ministry with depression and burnout. He is presently working on a curriculum for seminaries that will help developing pastors with appropriate self-care and coping with the unique demands of ministry.

Dr. Bedell has been a frequent speaker and retreat leader, focusing on marriage enrichment, father-son issues, men’s issues, father wounds, etc.
Dr. Bedell holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, masters work in theology and integration of counseling methods from Trinity International University, and an undergraduate degree (Summa Cum Laude) from Bradley University with a double major in psychology and philosophy.

Contact information: Dr. Bedell practices out of the Cornerstone Counseling offices, 2615 Three Oaks Rd., Suite 2A, Cary, Illinois. 60013. Contact Dr. Bedell at: 847-516-8449, ext. 1 for counseling services, evaluations, psychological testing and anger management testing, coaching and consultation.

Glen Cannon, LCPC, CADC, CAMS-III:

Mr. Cannon is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Addictions Counselor, providing private, outpatient mental health and addiction counseling to individuals, couples and families. He is a NAMA approved Anger Management Specialist-III. Mr. Cannon specializes in clients with problems with pathological gambling addictions. He also provides training and consultation to therapists and agencies.

Mr. Cannon has served on various quality assurance and behavioral health education committees. He directed the Addiction Counseling Education Department at Montay College in Chicago, IL. He has coordinated and provided education in Addictions at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL. Mr. Cannon has an M.S. degree in Psychology with Clinical Emphasis from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI. Contact Glen at: 630-888-6027.

Lynsey Steiner, LCPC, CAMS-I:

Is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor having joined CounselCare Connection, P.C. and the Anger Management Institute in 2007. Lynsey has been designated by NAMA as a Certified Anger Management Specialist-I.
Lynsey is a member of AACC, the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association, and the Illinois Counseling Association.

Lynsey specializes in helping those struggling with substance abuse, sexual abuse, loss, women's and adolescent issues. In addition, she has spent the last several years counseling women regarding unresolved grief and loss issues, making healthy life choices, and developing a wholesome view of their sexuality.   
Lynsey’s work has included speaking to school groups and churches in the Chicago-land area, and leading seminars about adolescent parenting issues such as: development, appropriate consequences, anger management, depression, high-risk behavior, and substance abuse.  She has also presented popular seminars to college-age women on healthy sexuality.   
Contact Lynsey Steiner at: 630-368-1880, ext. 3:

Programs, Classes and Courses:
2012 Workshops & Presentations:

March, 2012 Newsletter! Read the latest blog entry:
FAQs about Anger Management Trainer-Specialist Certification.

Register for the: Anger Management Trainer-Specialist Certification Workshops
Next dates:
Oak Brook, IL: Wed: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012. 6:15-9:30 p.m. or SAT. May 5, 12, 19, June 2. 9 A.M. –12:15 P.M.
West Chicago, IL: August 23-24, 2012. Co-sponsored by the Anger Management Institute and the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). Registration now includes NAMA membership and certification fee!
Obtain certification as an Anger Management Trainer-Specialist at these live events or take the self-paced DVD home-study program! Certification and presentations are based on the What's Good About Anger? Third Edition (2010) book and Trainer's manual. Live workshops are approved by the:

• National Board of Certified Counselors for 12 NBCC CEs: Provider ID#SP-1305.
• National Association of Social Workers for 12 CEUs: Provider ID# 886526264. (2-day workshops only)
• IAODAPCA for 13 CEUs: program # 10709.

Completed outcome studies demonstrate that the What’s Good About Anger program is ‘evidence-based’. Presenters: Glen Cannon, LCPC, CAMS-III, James Bedell, PsyD, CAMS-IV; Steve Yeschek, LCSW, CAMS-IV; Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-IV are all Diplomates, Supervisors, Consultants and credentialed as a Certified Anger Management Specialist-III or Specialist IV with NAMA. Download the May Wednesday evening registration form or the August 23-24, 2012 registration form. Can't attend the workshops? Take a home-study, DVD course

Anger Management Group - six sessions - begins Mondays, May 7, 2012, 7:30-9 p.m. in the Oak Brook office. *No session Memorial Day. Do you need to develop anger management skills for personal growth and/or to enhance your relationships or marriage? Location: Oak Brook, IL. Call Lynette Hoy at 708.341.5438. Are you mandated to take an anger management program by a court or employer or school? Our programs are approved by the Circuit Court of Cook County and other court jurisdictions. Enrollment letters and certificates of completion provided. Download registration form.

2011 Workshops & Presentations:
Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-IV speaking engagements:
Nov. 18, 2011: Defusing Anger and Hostility seminar by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-IV at Cook County Circuit Court Marriage and Family Services office: 69 W. Washington, Chicago, IL.

Nov. 3-4 and Aug. 4-5, and Feb. 24-25, 2011: Trainer - Specialist Certification Workshops Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-IV, James Bedell, Psy.D., Steve Yeschek, LCSW, CAMS-IV.
Obtain certification as an Anger Management Trainer-Specialist in just 2 days or through the new DVD home-study program!
Participants completing program qualify for designation as: Anger Management Specialist-1 by the National Anger Management Association (membership fee extra). Contact Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-IV for information on these trainer workshops.

May 27-28: Anger Management Trainer-Specialist Certification Workshops. Faith Christian Center staff, Jacksonville, FL. Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-IV.

2010 Classes & Trainer Workshops

Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-IV speaking engagements: How to Defuse Hostile Customers- April 2nd at Office of Adjudication in Oak Park, IL.
El Rincon Community Center, Chicago, IL: Anger Management Training Certification - April 19-May 10, 2010. (not open to public)

Register for the August 5-6, 2010 Anger Management Trainer & Specialist Certification Workshops- to be held in Lombard, IL. Approved by NASW and NBCC for 12 CEs. Leaders, facilitators, law enforcement officers, pastors, mental health counselors/social workers, addictions counselors all welcome! Discounts for early registration and groups of 2 or more.

Monday Anger Management Classes begin April 12- May 17, 2010- for individuals & couples desiring to build effective skills. 7:30-9 p.m. 2000 Spring Rd., Suite 603, Oak Brook, IL. Enrollment letters and certificates provided for court-mandates. Oak Brook, IL.

2009 Trainer Workshops!
Summer Anger Management Series
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, June-August. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Do you need to develop anger management skills for personal growth and/or to enhance your relationships or marriage? Are you mandated to take an anger management program by a court or employer or school? Learn to manage your anger effectively through research-based skills. Enrollment letters and Certificates of Completion provided.

August 7-8: Anger Management Trainer Certification Workshops: Approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors for 12 NBCC CEs. NAADAC: the Association for Addictions Professionals accepts NBCC CEs. Location: Oak Brook, IL. Our trainers now qualify for designation as: Anger Management Specialist-1 by the National Anger Management Association.

March/April Workshops: Register now for our upcoming Saturday Trainer workshops in March or Tuesday evening workshops in April! March 14 & 28: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30. p.m. or April 7, 14, 21, 28: 6:15-9:30 p.m. 12 NBCC CEs provided!

February 22nd, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.  'A Christian Perspective of Anger Management' workshop: Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC. Location: Chinese Bible Church of Oak Park.

February 27-28: Couple's Conference at Christ Church of Oak Brook. Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC - one of the presenters - speaks on "Letting Forgiveness In".

Jan. 10 and 24: workshops for counselors, educators, professionals and leaders desiring to be certified as Anger Management Trainers or Professionals. Approved by NBCC for 12 CEs. Only $300.00. Pre-register by calling Lynette Hoy at 708.341.5438! Space limited to 12 participants. Oak Brook, IL.

Anger Managment Classes: April - May: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. workshops for individuals and couples. What are triggers for anger? What is the difference between harmful and good anger? Gain insight into anger and steps for transforming it!

February 22nd, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. 'A Christian Perspective of Anger Management' workshop: Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC. Location: Chinese Bible Church of Oak Park

What is an Anger Management Specialist?

Someone who has been trained and completed successfully an approved program by the National Anger Management Association. The Anger Management Institute programs have been approved and endorsed by NAMA for the credential: Certified Anger Management Specialist-I. Certified Anger Management Specialists have been recognized nationally by courts, institutions, authorities and employers to provide educational classes/groups and anger management services to the public. Workshop participants may apply for *NAMA membership and this credential immediately following completion. Home-study participants must complete the course successfully and fulfill phone supervision requirements. *NAMA membership fee extra with home-study programs.

Expanded Anger Management Book and Workbook (2011) for a general readership. Now includes over 16 lessons covering the best anger management strategies from the third edition book; questions and practical scenarios for real life application.
This expanded workbook includes: practical tools, “what if?” real life situations; assertiveness examples; cognitive strategies and positive skills for personal and relational change.  Order the expanded workbook now!
Or order the new Leader's 16 lesson/week Group Curriculum Can be adapted for 8-12 week groups!

The following is a synopsis of the first edition of What's Good About Anger?: with application devotionals.

This book is written with a strong Christian emphasis. Most people believe that anger is a negative emotion from which no good can come. Many Christians think that anger should not be expressed and that such feelings are sinful. This book explores the emotion of anger and how anger-which is part of the human experience-is a force God can use for His purposes. The authors present a biblical approach to managing anger, identifying the process of anger; biblical examples of "good anger"; and how faith, assertiveness, problem-solving and forgiveness impact anger and can be used by God for his purposes.

Order this book edition or DVD. on Christian anger management. You can order these anger management certificate courses in the Faith version: court or employer-ordered or school-mandated : Six, Eight, Ten-Twelve, Sixteen, Twenty-six, Thirty-two, Fifty-two

You can order the Anger Management Trainer's program - Faith version! Go to the Shopping Mall!

Learn about:
• Anger's Many Faces
• When anger is helpful or harmful
• The sources of anger
• Biblical examples of anger
• The role faith plays in anger
• Cognitive Distortions
• A biblical strategy for handling anger
• How to turn anger into assertiveness, problem-solving and forgiveness
• When to take a time-out You, your family, friends and clients will gain a new perspective on anger, how to let God control you when it flares up and how to understand and help others struggling with their anger.

Third Edition of What's Good About Anger- Putting Your Anger to Work for Good - 2010:
This expanded book written for a general readership, develops and emphasizes effective and practical skills for managing anger and putting anger to work for good! The authors present proven, research-based approaches for managing anger through: identification of triggers, stress management, relaxation skills, problem-solving, assertiveness, conflict management, empathy. Includes chapters on forgiveness and challenging false beliefs and thinking with some spiritual insights. This edition includes a new Foreword by Dr. Richard Pfeiffer - the President of the National Anger Management Association, a chapter on the key role emotional intelligence plays in controlling anger and FAQs.

Order this Third Edition book or the DVD. You can order these courses requesting this expanded version: court or employer-ordered or school-mandated : Six, Eight, Ten-Twelve, Sixteen, Twenty-six, Thirty-two, Fifty-two Order the Teen Anger Management Course in this edition.

You can also order one of the new Trainer's Certification programs using this new expanded version for community groups!
Go to the Shopping Mall!

Chapter Contents:
Introduction and Instructions
Group Guidelines
1. Anger Survey (log) and Progress Report
2. Anger’s Many Faces
3. The Power of Anger
4. When Anger Is Good
5. Defusing Anger by Managing Stress
6. Handling Anger Effectively
7. Anger and Assertiveness
8. Managing Conflict
9. Turn Your Anger into Forgiveness
10. When to Take a Time-Out
11. Cognitive Distortions
12. Log Your Thinking
13. Plan to Change Your Life by Changing Your Thinking
14. How Emotional Intelligence Impacts Anger
15. Summary
Frequently Asked Questions About Anger