The Anger
Management Institute certificate
courses and programs have been accepted by the
following cities or court jurisdictions. We
strongly recommend that students seek approval for these
distance-learning
programs from their judge, attorney or probation officer.
Contact Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC for information at: 630.368.1880.
Our courses have also been accepted for mediation
settlements and
in cases of mild levels of domestic violence. Various
courts, employers,
probation officers, schools, attorneys and correctional
facilities have approved and referred students to our
courses! The following list and comments were updated:
Dec., 2009.
Participants
comments
Trainers and Attorneys endorsements
and comments
ALABAMA: Jacksonville
ALASKA: Anchorage, Wasilla
ARIZONA: Casa
Grande, Eloy, Glendale City Court
ARKANSAS: Chugiak, Jonesboro, Little
Rock, Lowell, Roger, Wasilla
CALIFORNIA: Burlingame, Cuipertino, Dixon;
Fremont, Hanford; Kern, Lomita, Madera
County; Los
Angeles, Marian
Del
Rey; Modesto, Oakley, Palm Desert, Pebble
Beach, Pomona Municipal Court, Rancho Mirage, Ridgecrest
(approved 52 week course), Riovista, Rohnert
Park, Sacramento,
San Luis Obispo County Court (approved
52 week
course),
Solano County Court, ; San Bernardino;
San Grabriel; Santa Clara; Seal
Beach; Sonoma County Superior Court (approved
the 32 week course), Southwest Judicial
District, Tiburon, Torrance, Vacaville,
Vallejo
COLORADO: Arapahoe County, Greeley,
Littleton
FLORIDA: Boca Raton, Bradington,
Brevard, Brooksville, Dover, Dude County,
Duval
County, Floral
City;
Gainesville, Jacksonville; Leon County;
Lorida; Melbourne, Miami, Orlando;
Palmetto, Polk City;
Tampa; Valrico
GEORGIA: Athens, Columbus; Gordon,
Hampton, Maysville, Morrow.
ILLINOIS: Alsip, Aurora, Chicago,
Cook County, DuPage County, Forest
Park, Hanover Park, Highwood, Hoffman
Estates,
Lake Bluff, Maywood, Mchenry County
Court (19th Circuit Court), Monee,
New Lenox, Pekin, Peotone,
Shiloh, Sleepy Hollow; Swansea,
Tinley Park, Vernon Hills, Wheaton,
Woodridge
INDIANA: Indianapolis, Portage, Porter
County, Rensselaer, Valparaiso
IOWA: Sioux City
KANSAS: Arcadia
KENTUCKY: McCreary
County, Wilmore
LOUISIANA: Metairie, Pollock
MAINE: Bangor
MARYLAND: Bethesda, Ft. Washington, Silver
Springs
MASSACHUSETTS: Beverly, Boston
MICHIGAN: Cedar Lake; Marysville,
Port Huron
MINNESOTA: Mound
MISSOURI: St. Louis
MISSISSIPPI: Picayune
MONTANA: Three Forks
NORTH
CAROLINA: Charlotte;
Lake County in Raleigh,
Snow Hill
NEVADA: Las Vegas,
Reno
NEW JERSEY: Bridgewater;
Brooklawn, Howell;
Jersey City; Kearney;
Lawrenceville;
Passaic County; Ringwood, Sicklerville
NEW YORK: Albany,
Alvany; Bronx; Brooklyn,
Greenburgh; Hampton
Bays; Hollis;
Jamaica Queens; New
York; Queens Village; Suffolk,
Woodhaven.
NORTH CAROLINA: Charlotte;
Wilmington
OHIO: Akron,
Defiance, Franklin
OKLAHOMA: Alva,
Proctor
OREGON: Beaverton, Hillsboro, Portland, Washington
County
PENNSYLVANIA: Conestota; Philadelphia; Sayre; Slippery Rock
SOUTH CAROLINA: North Charleston Municipal Court
SOUTH DAKOTA: Hermosa
TEXAS: Arlington,
Bacliff; Colleyville,
Corinth; Dallas,
Georgetown, Grapevine, Houston; Lake Dallas, Meadows Place;
Pearland; Rockdale;Tarrant Count; Temple, Williamson
County
TENNESSEE: Lyles, Memphis, Murfreesboro
UTAH: Roy
VIRGINIA: Oakton, Tangier
WASHINGTON: Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland,
Vancouver
WISCONSIN: Eau Claire, Madison, Sharon
INTERNATIONAL:
Winlaw, B.C. ,Ontario, Canada; United Kingdom
Participants' comments on the courses and book:
“ "I took the course some time ago and it changed
my life." Student, Chicago, IL.
“"This
has been such an important lesson for me, and I feel that in just
this short time of learning I have made great improvements
in my behavior and ability to work with others and manage my anger
effectively and appropriately. I just feel so much calmer and so
much more in control of myself, it is quite a liberating feeling
to have let go of all that anger, and to have a greater measure
of self control. I have learned how to turn stressful situations
into opportunities to improve, rather than seeing them as obstacles
to success or reasons to be angry. I have learned to use self-talk
in a positive way to be more encouraged and optimistic, rather
than angry, and to use positive self-talk to gain control of my
emotions. I have also learned to stop (or at least limit) my cognitive
distortions and to stop trying to control everyone and everything.
Sometimes you just have to let it go.
Let me say Thank You for this wonderful course, it has given
me a new direction in life and has already helped me immensely
to
control and manage my anger in all situations, but particularly
at work, where I was having a problem with controlling my anger.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone who has a problem
with anger management, it will change their life! I feel that
the course has changed my life for the better. Thank you so much,
and
God Bless You!" Peter, Madison, WI
“" Before
this course I honestly didn't realize that "I" have
so much control over myself and anger. Anger always had a negative "hold" over
me before I actually realized I was so angry. I have a new
understanding of myself.
I truly found your course inspiring. I have found that I am a
more peaceful person now around stressful situations. Thank
you for
sharing your wisdom with the world." Natalie, Beverly,
MA
“"I
did not know there was good anger and I did not know it was
okay, at times, to be angry. After accepting anger
as a human emotion, I was able to focus more on trying to make
good of it, instead of trying to hide it." Daniel,
Oakley, CA
“Thank
you for a very well organized, enlightened and personally fulfilling
course!
8 week Student, California
“I
no longer believe anger is wrong. I now use anger as an assertive
process.
Anger
helps
me
to express
my
feelings
to resolve conflict.” 26 week course Student, Illinois
“The
work books have been great and I have worked through them and
have
gotton alot out of them.... The work books were very helpful....In
fact I have passed them along to a few of my freinds to look
at." 52 week course student, Ridgecrest, CA.
“Thank you for providing me the opportunity to take the course on Anger Management this past year. It was a 12 week course but I spread it out between September and January with careful review and reflection. It is probably accurate to say that I have actually done the course two or three times.
The dozens of hours I have spent have allowed me to change my habits and perspective in simple but significant ways.
I think we
can all learn how to handle anger in more effective ways. Although
I regret the times over the last 11 years where I have not
controlled my anger, it makes it even more meaningful to see
my own maturity and the empowerment I sense in significantly
changing for the better."” For questions about the
course please contact: Jeff,
Charlotte, NC
"The first two lessons have been so helpful. I feel like my anger has subsided dramatically already. My mediation went a lot better because of it, so I plan to lick this problem once and for all..." J. from N.C.
"As reluctantly wanting to accept responsibility... this course has been a God-send.. It has brought me back to religion and God and the people I have met ... that prayed and really took the time to explain some of the stories in the Bible... bringing God's perspective back into my life... amazing how all these coincidents keep happening. Maybe it was not by chance. Your lesson plan made me more aware of things I knew and taught me a frame of mind that makes it easier for me to deal with things that happen on a daily basis. The most important is awareness and mindset before you even get to a bad situation." Student from Florida
"The biblical insight is wonderful! Thank you and God bless you! You have changed my life and I will continue to read this book over and over!" Student from Piscataway, NJ
"Thank
you for inquiring about my court case. Fortunately, I come
from a very small town in Texas, where everyone knows everyone
else, so all that is required is that I print up your letter
of completion, and take it in a sealed envelope to the courthouse,
to be given to the judge. So, actually, there was no "court," to speak of--just a time limit. Which you helped me to fulfill. I so very much appreciate your help on this matter. And I especially appreciate your timely responses. I will recommend your program, should I come across someone in the same circumstances, in the future." Thank you, Student from Texas
"Dear Mrs. Hoy, My attorney received all of the information and presented it to the court. The matter was dismissed in the interest of justice. I really gained alot of insight and clarity from the anger management course, that has helped me deal with the situation and to move on with a positive frame of mind.. Thanks again for all your help!" Student from L.A.
"Dear Lynette, I just wanted to say Merry Christmas and to tell you that what I learned in your course still helps me in my everyday life. My family and friends have noticed the difference and I feel the difference, THANK YOU andGOD BLESS YOU ! Your friend , J." from Oakhurst, CA (sent 9 months after taking course)
“Yes, Lynette, our courses were court ordered, and were approved by the judge. He did not really care which one we took, as long as it was acceptable to both parties. (family court). We received our certificates last week. Thank you, and yes, we are thankful that we had the course. It was helpful.” Two students from Pearland Texas
"Hello Lynette, I was ordered by the court to complete an anger management course. The Madera County ,Ca. court accepted my course completion certificate without hesitation. I still use what I learned in the course almost daily. I had to think about this because now I do it without thinking. It has helped me a great deal in coping with life's everyday stresses and strains and I believe I'm a better person for it. Thank you again, and God bless you !" Student from Madera County, CA.
"I am taking this course as part of a custody dispute. The coping skill that I feel will help me the most that I got from this course is a renewed interest in reading the Bible and an increased faith in God’s will. I also find the prayer at the bottom of page 27 in the work book very helpful. .This course has personally helped me understand and manage my anger by making me realize that God is the key to all things in life. I now believe that if I maintain a close personal connection with God that my anger will stay at a healthy level. I have learned that I must constantly train myself that when I feel irrational anger coming on to immediately think of God and ask for his help. Rage is no longer my first reaction to anger. God is now my first reaction." Student from Nevada
"I enjoyed the course, and learned a lot. I will continue to apply the principles I learned, as well as share with others." Student from Mississippi
This
course has provided more insight, new and different
tools for lessening the rate at which these feelings
develop, and in some ways preventing the feelings all
together as
is the case with faulty thinking about external events...
My marriage, while mutually abusive, was ruined primarily
by the tone I set. I was angry. I harbored resentment
against my wife and it showed very clearly in the way
I dealt with
her. I have hurt people's feelings; I have said things
I later regretted. I have acted like a child who does
not get his way.only this child has the ability to express
himself in ways much more damaging that merely crying
and
stamping feet. The biggest cost is the alienation that
follows. It isolates me from the very people to whom
I want to be close. Instead of control, I gained loneliness.
My anger is almost always an over reaction to incorrect
thinking. For some time now, I have been trying to retrain
myself in my new relationships: The other party is not
trying to hurt me or deliberately provoke my anger. I
have been trying to clean my filter from this residue.
I am making progress. It's amazing what some corrected
thinking can accomplish." Student from Oregon. Read
more: Insights from Oregon (read completed exam)
"I didn't think I had an anger problem. When I first ordered this course I asked to get my course materials as quickly as possible so I could get this over and done with. It was almost embarrassing after I started reading the book because realized that we all have anger at times. It's how you react to that anger that anger that affects you and those around you. Recognizing this and learning the right way to respond is part of what I've learned from this course. I've been a Christian for 9 years and thought I knew what to pray for and had a close relationship with God. This course has taught me how to have an even closer relationship and to pray for the right things. Before I was praying for those I disagreed with to see and do things the "right way". Now I pray to be able to understand other points of view and opinions and to be able to keep an open mind. I have found this course to be immensely helpful in my life. It has helped me to have a closer and more meaningful relationships with my friends, family, and especially with God. I've also noticed that my interactions with people in general seem to be more pleasant and I'm a happier person because of all this. Thank you Lynette!" Student from California
"This course and book has helped me feel more optimistic and hopeful....better about myself! This faith-based approach with positive aspects of anger gives me a new perspective on anger. The book helps one reduce guilt and approach the issue more logically." Student from Chicago, IL
"This course has helped me understand that anger isn't always wrong and it has a purpose when you use it to bring about positive results. I can seek help from the Lord to control this. I don't have to and shouldn't use suppresssion as an adequate coping mechanism. It has helped by giving me an improved technique for managing my anger. Using time-outs and prayer has shown me improvements in my communication with those who anger me. I can be assertive without being angry. It has helped me assert my feelings in a positive way. I am getting improved results". Bob
Leader's,
Attorney's and Trainer's comments and endorsements on resources:
"Our
goal is to provide this certified anger management class
to our church and community using the Christian
anger management materials.
Thank you! We look forward to working with you. We found
the material to be excellent." Calvary Chapel, Downey,
CA.
"Starting
in chapter 1, the anger survey is clear, understandable
for adults and adolescences. The anger survey is detailed
enough to address specific areas of anger to focus on.
In chapter 2 the self-disclosure from both authors was
unbelievable. Whoever reads this book will be able to relate
to the fact that regardless of race or gender we learn
how to demonstrate anger from our environment during childhood
development. Meanwhile, I really was impressed with how
accurate scriptures listed in the (first edition) book
related to the issues at hand.
In both books the basic foundations
for
dealing
with anger is either strengthening or developing a relationship
with GOD. Furthermore, in chapter 5 (first edition) you
stated, “GOD
has a purpose and plan” which I totally agree with.
Never is God’s plan for us to act on our anger in
an inappropriate sinful way. The book was refreshing, relaxing,
informative, insightful, purposeful, inspiring, and a gift
from GOD. Thank you for writing the book, and may the good
LORD continue to bless you, your family and future endeavors
that are just around the corner." Darnell
Autry Durrah Jr., BSW, MS, CAMF
Dedicated to Achieving Dreams, Inc.,
www.dadservices.com
"How
has this course helped you prepare for becoming an anger management
trainer/professional? "Wow, let
me count the ways...I have some education and experience in this
field and I actually thought I was ready to conduct an anger
management course before I began this training. Was I wrong!
You have not only taught me that there were areas in my own
life that I had to better manage but that there is so much more
to
this topic than I once realized. I am definitely better equipped,
have improved resources and feel more confident about conducting
my own 12 week anger management course." Tom, counselor in Fairfield,
CA.
"Your
material is outstanding!" Pastor,
Cleveland, Ohio
" Lynette: Many
thanks. I like your court completion letter. You cover all
the usual
issues better than any I have seen. I am recommending
to my client that he sign up and get it going." Attorney,
Texas
Trainer
Certificate Course Critique: "First of all,
the training has given me the well-organized structure
to present the program content to the group members. Second,
I have learned to use appropriate biblical texts as a foundation
and a guide to assist members through the process of an anger management training based
on faith in God. Third, by learning these concepts it makes
me fell secure and certain in my role as a group leader.
This way, I know that I am doing the right thing instead
of improvising. Fourth, the most important among other
things, I learned how to appropriately handle an angry
person. This teaching is relevant because I, usually, get
scared in front of an angry person, for not knowing what
to do." Counselor from Orlando, Florida
The What’s Good About Anger? training was presented in a clear and concise manner. The combination of book, workbook, and leader’s guide offered a comprehensive program in which to learn and then implement. After completing the What’s Good About Anger? training, I felt more equipped to counsel individuals with anger management.
Ms. Hoy treats her students with professionalism and respect by responding timely to individual questions. She has provided on going support to me well after I completed the course. I consider this personal attention to be highly valuable." Patricia Boyce, LPC, NCC, Delaware
"Dear Lynette, Today I taught the third (and supposedly last) lesson in our ABF. It was a huge success!! The participation was amazing and we had great discussions. Therefore we will have to tack on at least one more session to get through to the cognitive distortions. All the books are sold, and I will need to pick up a couple more some time in the near future for some 'late comers' that didn't get a copy. God helped me out in amazing ways, I have never taught a large group of people before :). Thanks for asking how it went, and also thank you for the leader's guide. We may form a small support group for a couple of folks that are scoring a little high on their anger tests... so it might come in handy! God bless, and thanks again for your kind support," B. Medinah, IL
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Seminar and book comments:
"I was very impressed with the whole presentation! Why is it that I feel like I can finally deal with my anger? I feel freed! Thanks!"
"This seminar and book helped me to understand about my feelings and God's perspective."
"I learned about triggers for my anger and the teaching on cognitive distortions were new to me."
"I found that the assertiveness suggestions and different case scenarios were very helpful!"
"Your presentation of examples from God's Word and application when dealing with anger were very helpful. This made me realize that I am spiritually weak and need to grow in my faith and God's Word."
"All the topics were very helpful and educating to me. I gained insight into triggers for my anger, and a new way to deal with anger through having faith in God."
