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Why consider specializing in the field of Anger Management?
There is a growing need for anger treatment and violence prevention in our society. If you are a counselor, pastor, leader, mental health or health professional, educator, law enforcement officer - you work with clients, interface with people, couples, co-workers, even professionals who often mismanage anger. Many courts, employers, institutions, businesses and schools are ordering people to take anger management classes/programs which are hard to find and many are not credentialed.

The Anger Management Institute- Trainer certification programs provide the foundation for becoming an Anger Management Specialist. Our programs are endorsed and approved by the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). Participants who successfully complete our live workshops or home-study trainer course are eligible for the following designation by NAMA: Anger Management Specialist-1.

NAMA - a national organization headed by Dr. Rich Pfeiffer - provides oversight in the area of anger management training curriculum and credentials Anger Management Specialists. The current Anger Management Institute staff approved by NAMA to present and certify trainers are: Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-IV and Steve Yeschek, LCSW, CAMS-IV.
Lynette & Steve have both been designated as Anger Management Consultants, Supervisors and Diplomates with NAMA.

Our Anger Management Trainer workshops and home-study DVD programs provide the following:
1. Designation as a Certified Anger Management Trainer by the Anger Management Institute.
2. Qualification for the credential (upon submission of NAMA membership and fee) as an: Anger Management Specialist-1. *Home study students need to complete 4 phone traininig supervision sessions.

The practice of anger management is not regulated at this time but, courts, corrections departments, employers and others are looking for credentialed professionals using research-based programs/treatment. Thus, the National Anger Management Association is leading the way in establishing standards for the field and for professionals. They have provided the designation: Anger Management Specialist (various levels). You can read more about these NAMA certification levels at: www.namass.org

We provide the certification programs (approved and endorsed by NAMA) which qualify participants for the Anger Management Specialist level one designation.

The following is the description of Anger Management Specialist level 11. Requirements for Anger Management Specialist II Certification -
This certification requires a minimum of Anger Management Specialist I Certification or
equivalent, a professional mental health state license and professional liability insurance. Certifies individual to provide anger management clinical services including anger management counseling, anger management therapy in accordance with their particular mental health license.
1. Anger Management Cases Component
Completion (at minimum) of 40 hours of Anger Management cases hours as an Anger Management Specialist-I and at least 6 months of anger management individual or group facilitation.
2. Supervision Component
Completion of a minimum of 4 supervised anger management sessions with a NAMA approved supervisor. The supervision can be completed in person or by telephone. The fee for Supervision will be determined by your approved supervisor and yourself. Approved Anger Management Supervision Providers We can provide the supervision for this level.
3. Application Component
Complete Application (process fee $100) and provide proof of Anger Management Specialist I Certification.
The higher levels require creating an approved curriculum, more years of experience, etc.

What will acquiring this recognition and status in anger management do for you and your practice? Provides you with credentials and curriculum to specialize in the area of anger management by a leading National Anger Management organization.

Contact Lynette at 630.368.1880, ext. 1 for more information on training programs.

Anger Management Specialist-1 Requirements:
Option One: Anger Management Trainer Certification Workshops
Complete a live Anger Management Institute training certification workshop/program. These workshops certify leaders, professionals, law enforcement officers, pastors, educators and others to teach anger management to groups, clients and classes. Once certified trainers qualify for Anger Management Specialist-1 designation by the National Anger Management Association. Next program: Feb. 25-26, West Chicago, IL. Download registration flyer.

Option Two: Enroll in a distance-learning Certification Trainer Programs: Includes over 7 hours of DVD workshop training!
Step One: Order and complete an Anger Management Institute distance-learning trainer certification program (Intermediate or Advanced).

Advanced Anger Management 40 hour Trainer Certificate Course for Leaders, Law Enforcement Officers, Pastors, Educators, Trainers and Professionals! Includes both Christian and Community curriculum for adults & teens, assessment & evaluation tools, DVD, coaching skills.
Special discounted offer - only $500.00
! Retails at $600.00.Order below through PayPal or call Lynette Hoy, President of the Institute at: 708.341.5438 to order by phone!

The Anger Management Institute offers training programs and conferences for leaders, counselors, pastors, educators, law enforcement officers and others seeking to become certified to lead and teach classes, groups, clients and individuals to manage anger. It is beneficial to have the credentials of trainer certification since more courts and employers are looking for qualified anger management teachers/leaders.

If you desire to expand your practice or business and specialize in anger management groups, seminars, coaching- we recommend that you complete the following Advanced 40 hour Anger Management Trainer certification course. This course will help you provide research-based and effective anger management programs, classes, groups for court or employer ordered students/clients and sessions for couples and individuals. The leading anger management organizations are now recommending that all anger management trainers, educators and facilitators be required to complete 40 hours of anger management education and training certification.

This comprehensive course includes- Trainer manuals, DVDs (over 7 hours), leader's guides and power point learning tools for:

12 hours of adult anger management education and facilitator training.
8 hours of the new adolescent anger management training.
8 hours of the COACHS anger management training and skill application.
4 hours of assessment.
4 hours of ethics and research in anger management programming.
4 hours of marketing, business practices, consulting.

This curriculum includes our 12-part DVD based on the What's Good About Anger? second edition with presenters: Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC and Steve Yeschek, LCSW & candid interviews of college students and staff! Special pricing: $500.00 (retails at $600.00) Includes Part One and Two: Adult, Teen anger management and coaching skills for anger treatment.

Order Part One of this Training Program for Intermediate (Adult) Level Certification. Includes Adult anger management curriculum, leader's guide, DVD, power point and assessment tools. Cost:$275.00 plus shipping - for Anger Management Trainer ( Part One of Advanced) program.

Step Two: Once the distance-learning Trainer Certification program is completed successfully (exam, assignments) then, order and complete 4 phone supervision sessions with the Anger Management Institute. $300.00 includes the 4 required thirty minute sessions. You will find these sessions highly beneficial in discussing application of the curriculum to your clients and students, difficult cases or situations, marketing and starting up anger management programs & specialty. Scheduling will be arranged with Steve Yeschek or Lynette Hoy, NAMA Supervisors.
Once this step is finalized - the Anger Management Institute will send verification of your completed certification & supervision to NAMA. You can then complete and send in the NAMA membership application and fee to receive the Anger Management Specialist-1 credential!

Call Lynette Hoy at 708.341.5438 to order the distance learning Anger Management Trainer's course or if you have successfully completed one of the Anger Management Institute trainer's programs - order the supervision sessions now. $300.00 - 4 phone supervision sessions (30 min. each).


Make organization checks payable to CounselCare Connection, P.C. and mail to: Lynette J. Hoy, 2000 Spring Rd., Suite 603, Oak Brook, IL 60523.

Step Three: Requirements for Anger Management Specialist-11 credential to provide Anger Management Counseling or Therapy services:

About the Co-author and Presenters of the Anger Management Institute Workshops and conferences:

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, President of the Anger Management Institute and a Domestic Violence Advocate. Lynette has recently been recognized by the National Anger Management Association as a: Diplomate, Anger Management Specialist-IV, Supervisor and Consultant. Mrs. Hoy is a National Certified Counselor, a Board Certified Professional Christian Cournselor, 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.

As the founder of the Anger Management Institute, 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 Brook, Illinois. Steve has recently been recognized by the National Anger Management Association as a: Diplomate, Anger Management Specialist-IV, Supervisor and Consultant. Mr. Yeschek 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 especially anger management and teaches skills for anger management coaching.


Contact Lynette Hoy at: 630.368.1880, ext. 1
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Contact Lynette Hoy for more information if you are interested in becoming a trainer and specialist in anger management at: 630.368.1880, ext. 1.

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