September 18-19, 2008
Carleton Hotel, Oak Park, IL
708.848.5000 (for reservations)

Presenters: James Bedell, PsyD, Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC & Steve Yeschek, LCSW.

This program has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors*
and waiting for approval from the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association* to provide 12 CEs for LPCs, LSWs, LCPCs, LCSWs and LMFTs. (*IMHCA or NBCC membership is not required to receive CEs)

This conference (waiting to for IMHCA sponsorship approval) 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. This program has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors and IMHCA for CEs. Participation in 2 days fulfills Part One of 40-hour Advanced Trainer certification course.
Conference curriculum is based on the expanded 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. Space is limited!
Call Lynette Hoy to register by credit card at: 708.524.3333, ext. 1.
Review costs and details below and send check or pay by credit card.

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.

James Bedell, PsyD.,
Is a licensed clinical psychologist has been in practice for 30 years. Dr. Bedell, a Certified Anger Management Professional, is the Clinical Director of CounselCare Connection, P.C. and the What's Good About Anger 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.

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. 18-19, 2008 Location: Carleton Hotel, Oak Park, Illinois.

September 18, 2008: 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. 19, 2008: 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 * for CEs. (*IMHCA or NBCC membership is not required to receive CEs or to participate in conference)

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 by the National Board for Certified Counselors. DVD, Trainers manual, 12 lesson leader's guide, Power Point presentation and Certification as an Anger Management Trainer or Professional awarded to 2 day participants by the Institute. Second edition book and workbook provided to all participants. Daily continental breakfast, lunch and conference materials. 2 day participants fulfill the requirements of Part One of the Advanced Trainer Certificate course. Discounts available for resources and for those seeking to complete the 40-hour Advanced Trainer Certification curriculum.

Registration for 2-days: $400.00. Discount prior to July 18, 2008: $350.00.
Groups of 2 or more: $325.00 per registrant prior to July 18, 2008. Space is now limited!
Make checks payable to: CounselCare Connection, P.C.
Mailing address:
CounselCare Connection, P.C., Lynette Hoy
1100 Lake Street, Suite 245, Oak Park, IL 60301
Phone: 708.524.3333, ext. 1

Illinois residents registering by July 18, 2008 receive extra discount. Total:: $325.00.

Register for this 2-day conference by faxing this form or Conference flyer. 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. 18, 2008, includes 6 CEs: Trainer manual and certifcates not awarded to one day participants.

Full Description and Registration for Anger Management Trainer's 2008 Conference

*This program has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors.

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