September 20-21, 2007

by Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC and Steve Yeschek, LCSW.

This program has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors
and the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association to provide CEs for LPCs, LSWs, LCPCs, LCSWs and LMFTs.

This conference co-sponsored by the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA) and CounselCare Connection, P.C. provides anger management trainer certification for participants, and fresh, research-based methods for previously certified trainers.
Conference curriculum is based on the expanded 2006 edition of What's Good About Anger?, the B.A.R.K. manual and the revised “What's Good About Anger Advanced Trainer's manual. Counselors, leaders, correctional and probation officers, pastors, facilitators and educators are invited to attend and learn effective anger management skills and techniques for motivating and educating clients and students! Trainees will gain skills for: assessing potential students, teaching effective and practical anger management techniques, facilitating groups, managing difficult behavior and more!

Register for this conference by downloading a registration form or
the PDF of Anger Management Trainer's Conference description.
Call Lynette Hoy to register at: 708.524.3333, ext. 1.
Review costs below and send check.

Learning Objectives: This training course will help participants gain the following skills:

1. Understand the nature, sources, triggers, and process of anger.
2. Learn when anger is helpful or harmful.
3. Identify underlying cognitive distortions of harmful anger.
4. Recognize the essential role of stress management in reducing anger.
5. Gain awareness of: the DSM IV - (mental health) disorders associated with anger problems; readiness or contraindication for anger management treatment.
6. Develop skills for: screening participants, on-going evaluation of progress, defusing hostility and managing behavior. Will provide assessment and evaluation tools.
7. Learn effective anger prevention and control strategies, including: communication skills, time-out, problem-solving, forgiveness, relaxation, restructured thinking, conflict management, the role of emotional intelligence and empathy skills. Will provide teaching tools.
8. Understand and learn helpful techniques for teaching and leading anger management classes and groups.
9. Gain awareness of cutting-edge research in anger management.
10. Identify how to develop private practice, support groups and new growth opportunities.
11. Learn ethical guidelines of anger management training and support groups.
12. Gain an understanding of the anger management coaching process and practical techniques.

About the Trainers:

Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC, is a marriage and family counselor, crisis counselor and the co-founder of CounselCare Connection, P.C. She is an anger management specialist, a Diplomate with the American Association of Anger Management Providers and a Domestic Violence Advocate. Mrs. Hoy is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois. She holds a Master's Degree in Community and Family Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from North Park College. Lynette successfully completed the American Counseling Association's Anger Management Training Certificate Program for counselors.

As the founder of the What's Good About Anger Institute for Anger Management, Mrs. Hoy has authored anger management courses for court-ordered individuals and provides trainer certificates for leaders and counselors who desire to teach anger management and lead groups. She is a speaker, writer and seminar presenter for community groups and professional organizations.

Steve Yeschek, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and co-founder of CounselCare Connection, P.C. in Oak Park, Illinois. Steve is an excellent clinician with extensive in-patient and out-patient counseling experience. He is an anger management specialist and consultant with the What's Good About Anger Institute. Steve specializes in counseling individuals with anger, addictions, mood and behavioral disorders and relationship issues. He is an Associate Pastor overseeing the caring ministries and support programs at his church in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Steve has facilitated many groups over the years for various issues and teaches skills for facilitating groups.

What's Good About Anger Institute Trainers Conference Schedule:

Sept. 20-21, 2007 Location: Carleton Hotel, Oak Park, Illinois.

September 20, 2007: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Registration, refreshments.

8:45-9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction

9:00-10:15 a.m. Overview of What's Good About Anger: the problem of anger, manifestations and triggers, the physiology of anger, when anger is harmful or helpful.

10:15-10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Stress management and relaxation techniques for defusing anger.

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cognitive distortions and restructured thinking skills.

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch provided

1:00-2:15 p.m. Teaching Effective Anger Control Strategies and Motivating Clients/students to Apply Skills: Communication, time-out and problem- solving skills, conflict management, developing a forgiveness process.

2:15-2:30 p.m. Break

2:30-3:30 p.m. Managing Behavior and Defusing Hostility- dealing with difficult behavior and hostility styles in treatment of individuals and groups.

3:30-4:30 p.m. Overview of Emotional Intelligence and development of empathy skills for managing anger.

Sept. 21, 2007: 8:45 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

9-10:15 a.m. Overview of Trainers manual and Guide: Anger management group and individual pre-assessment inventories, anger survey, evaluation and progress tools. Ethical guidelines for trainers.

10:15-10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Assessment and referral for major mental health disorders (DSM IV) associated with anger problems. Contraindications: when participants/clients not appropriate for anger management groups and treatment.

12-1:00 p.m. Lunch provided

1:00-2:15 p.m. Research in Anger Management. Planning and Marketing Anger Management Programs and Practice.

2:15-2:30 p.m. Break

2:30-4:30 p.m. Overview of Anger Management Coaching Theory and Principles. Practical Application and Review of Coaching Skills.

Approved by the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association to provide CEs for LPCs, LSWs, LCPCs, LCSWs and LMFTs. The Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a continuing education provider. This program has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors in 2006 (awaiting for 2007 approval).

Includes: 2 days includes 12 hours CEs (6 clock hours per day) for counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists in Illinois and for National Certified Counselors (awaiting approval from NBCC). Certification as an Anger Management Trainer awarded to 2 day participants by the Institute. Daily continental breakfast, lunch and conference materials. Discounts available for resources and for those seeking to complete the 40-hour Advanced Trainer Certification curriculum.

Registration for 2-day: $400.00. Discounted prior to July 25, 2007: $350.00.
Groups of 2 or more: $300.00 per registrant.

Illinois residents registering by July 25, 2007 receive $75.00 discount: $325.00.

Register for this 2-day conference by faxing this form with your check or to pay by credit card.
Send checks (payable to- CounselCare Connection, P.C.) to: CounselCare Connection, P.C., 1100 Lake Street, Suite 245, Oak Park, IL 60301. Include your name, address, phone and email address to receive confirmation letter.

Register for the one day conference, Sept. 20, 2007, includes 6 CEs: $175.00 (prior to Aug. 20, 2007. After Aug. 20, 2007: $200.00. Trainer manual and certifcates not awarded to one day participants.

Anger Management Trainers 2007 Conference Brochure
Full Description and Registration for Anger Management Trainer's 2007 Conference

*This program has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors in 2006 - awaiting approval for 2007. Co-sponsored and approved by the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association to provide CEs for LPCs, LSWs, LCPCs, LCSWs and LMFTs.

How To Register:
If you would like to register for this conference please download a registration form by clicking here. Or call Lynette Hoy to register at: 708.524.3333. Pay by credit card or check.

Location:

The Carleton of Oak Park Hotel and Motor Inn
1110 Pleasant Street •Oak Park, Illinois 60302
Phone (708) 848-5000 •Fax (708) 848-0537 •Reservations 1-888-CARLETON 
Maps & Directions

For a reservation discount contact: Dana Enari, Sales Consultant, 708.848.5000.  Tell Dana you are part of the CounselCare Connection Trainers Anger Management Conference.

Includes:

Training manual, book, student workbook, lunch. (training manual provided for 2 day registrants only). Up to 12 CEs for counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists. Certification as an Anger Management Trainer. Co-sponsored by CounselCare Connection, P.C. and the Illinois Mental Health Counseling Association.

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Call CounselCare Connection and the What's Good About Anger Institute for office, online services, seminars, presentations at: 1-708-524-3333 or  email: Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC

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