1. Advanced Anger Management Trainer - a 40 hour distance-learning course with over 7 hours of DVD training for professionals, leaders and facilitators in anger management for adults, teens and individual coaching. Study at your own pace!Our comprehensive Advanced 40 hour training course includes: 2 Trainer manuals, 12 week adult and teen leader's guides, assessment tools, pdf file of 12 week adult workbook for unlimited duplication, power point presentation and DVD for presentations. 4 phone/email supervision sessions included to obtain Anger Management Specialist-1 credential from NAMA (NAMA membership fee extra). Trainer's manuals include:

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.
Certified Advanced Anger Management Trainer credential awarded by Anger Management Institute

2. Intermediate Level Trainer Course Certifies professionals, facilitators and leaders to skillfully help adults manage anger! This Trainer's anger management course fulfills Part One requirements of the Advanced 40 hour certificate course. This course is a self-study based on the expanded book and revised Trainer's manual. Certified Anger Management Trainer credential is awarded upon successful completion of the exam and 2 assignments.

12 hours of adult anger management education and facilitator training; 4 hours of assessment; 4 hours of marketing, business practices, consulting.

Step Two: Once the basic distance-learning Trainer Certification (CAMT) program is completed successfully (exam, assignments) then, order and complete 4 phone supervision sessions with the Anger Management Institute. $350.00 includes the 4 required thirty minute sessions (included free in Advanced program). 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.

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:

The following is the description of National Anger Management Association: 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 Master's degree, 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.

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 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 Anger Management 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.

James Bedell, PsyD., has been a licensed clinical psychologist in practice for 30 years. Dr. Bedell, a Certified Anger Management Specialist-IV, Diplomate, Consultant and Supervisor with NAMA, 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 Lynette Hoy at: 630.368.1880, ext. 1.