Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Emotional Intelligence As An Antidote For The Holiday Blues


As the holidays approach, there is an increase in “seasonal affective disorders” commonly referred to as holiday blues. One of the typical symptoms of this disorder is anger, irritation and agitation.
While psychotherapy and or medication is often useful in treating seasonal depression, anger management is a practical intervention to assist the sufferer with the skills needed to manage his or her stress and anger as well as to use emotional intelligence and assertive communication to enhance interpersonal interaction.

The most popular assessment instrument determining skills in emotional intelligence is the Bar On 2.0 EQ Assessment. This assessment can be taken anywhere on-line .The results are also provided on-line. The 15 Emotional Intelligence Subscales are listed below:

·      Self-Regard
·      Self-Actualization
·      Problem Solving
·      Reality Testing.
·      Emotional Expression
·      Stress Tolerance
·      Interpersonal Relationships
·      Assertiveness
·      Empathy
·      Independence
·      Emotional Self-Awareness
·      Emotional Expression
·      Interpersonal Relationships
·      Independence
·      Impulse Control

An Emotional Intelligence Assessment can be the beginning of a stress free/anger free beginning of a new life with self-awareness, self-control, social awareness and relationship management.

George Anderson, MSW, CAMF
Diplomate, American Association of Anger Management Providers

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Three-Day Live Anger Management Facilitator Training



Presented by My Fathers House Inc.
When: January 17, 18, 19, 2013
Where: 7120 W. Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223
414-353-9015 ex. 1102
310-207-3591, Anderson & Anderson
Time: 8:30 A.M. — 4:30 P.M.
Cost: $1,500 (includes client workbooks, facilitator guide, Motivational Interviewing CDs, and certification) Deadline for enrollment Dec. 28, 2012.
Anderson & Anderson, the trusted name in anger management, offers certification for both adult and adolescent facilitators. CAADAC, CAADE, CA. Board of Corrections and BBS approve our training for CEU’s. In addition, this training is Approved TIER 1 for Special Advancement for Achievement for Veterans Administration Social Workers. The Anderson & Anderson Anger Management Curricula is the only anger management training approved by the state for the training of Probation, Parole and Correctional Officers in California. It is used in Canada, U.S., Bermuda and Italy. Many Indian Nations in the U.S. and Canada use our curriculum.
The First day of training will focus on Adolescent Anger Management and will use the Anderson workbook “Controlling Ourselves” as the text. A demonstration and discussion of the Bar On 2.0 Emotional Intelligence Assessment will be conducted. In addition, a one-hour presentation will be made on Emotional Intelligence.
On the Second day, Adult Anger Management will be examined. A discussion using the Contrasting Wheels of Behavior and “Gaining Control of Ourselves,” in conjunction with experiential exercises and videos, will be used to initiate the participants to this intervention
The Third day of Training is Organizational Emotional Intelligence/Anger Management. This training is designed to prepare the participant to offer workshops or presentations regarding anger management, civility or emotional intelligence. Ample time will be spent on establishing and marketing a practice in anger Management/Emotional Intelligence.
To enroll in this training, send a check along with your name, address, telephone and email address or simply phone our office and enroll via phone with a credit card. www.andersonservices.com

Sunday, November 11, 2012

The American Medical Association Supports The Value Of Emotional Intelligence




A large number of Medical School Deans and Faculty responded with support for including Emotional Intelligence in the training of medical students and residents. All of the Deans present at the Hawaii Conference for George Anderson's Presentation "What are the solutions? Anger Management in healthcare" clearly supports the inclusion of Emotional Intelligence for Impulse Control.

The following topics were included with examples in Anderson's Presentation:
·      The important role played by the use of the Bar On EQ 2.0 Emotional Intelligence Assessment in coaching and training physicians.
·      Explanation of the 5 EQ Composites and the 15 Sub-scales.
·      EQ Skilled-based coaching.
·      Anderson & Anderson curriculum for skill enhancement in EQ.
·      The importance of practice in developing and improving EQ skills.

This presentation offered those in attendance an opportunity to learn how coaching can be used as a practical application for skill enhancement in Emotional Intelligence in Medical Schools.

George Anderson, CAMF
Diplomate, American Association of Anger Management Providers

Friday, November 2, 2012

On-Line Anger Management Facilitator Certification Increases in Popularity


While it is not realistic to expect an On-line course for a practice-based training like Anger Management to be equivalent to a live training, the on-line Anger Management Facilitator Certification offered by Anderson & Anderson is exceptional.

Just like the live training, the On-line Facilitator Certification training begins with the popular on-line Bar On EQ 2.0 Emotional Intelligence Assessment. This sets the pace for this exceptional training to provide as many interactive experiences as feasible.

Books, DVDs, along with video taped presentations are used to enhance this popular training.

The cost of the On-line training is $675 and can be accessed at any time.

George Anderson, CAMF
Diplomate, American Association of Anger Management Providers