Emotions are feelings or “gut level” instincts or reactions. Unlike thoughts, they do not follow rules of logic. In preparing the Anderson & Anderson Marketing Plan for 2007, I used my instincts to guide many of the actions which I have taken since January 1, 2007.
Here is a list of some of the actions which […]
One of the most fascinating facts about anger purported in the Anderson and Anderson anger management model is that anger is a secondary emotion. What does this mean? It means that 100% of the time anger is not the first emotion you feel. It is always driven by another emotion. For example when I am […]
Anger has always been a factor in substance abuse intervention. Unfortunately, until recently, it has been overlooked or treated as an after thought by substance abuse programs nationwide. Substance use and abuse often coexist with anger, aggressive behavior and person-directed violence. Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s National Household Survey on Drug […]
by Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu Ed.D, CAMF
I recently took the training with George Anderson to become a certified anger management facilitator. As I studied the materials, I realized that I was looking at it through a cultural lens, since I have lived in Japan for most of the past 20 years. While the content could clearly be […]
My mother told me repeatedly as a child, “money does not grow on trees son, someone has to earn it.” As an adult I have come to realize that anger does not grow on trees either, we learn it. Behind the old saying about money is the idea that it had to come from somewhere. […]
Today, I had the opportunity to meet briefly with Karen Golob. Karen has been an a Certified Anderson & Anderson Provider for approximately seven years.
Karen is a petite, elegantly dressed grandmother who resonates with class. Today she wore a Jean Suit which I would describe as “rich casual”. Early in her anger management career, […]
Most major businesses and governmental organizations have Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) in place to provide assessment and referral, brief counseling or Critical Incidence Debriefing. All of these services work well in dealing with workplace trauma but is limited in its usefulness for preventing workplace conflict and violence which may impact job performance.
Crises counseling and/or […]
‘McMissile’ Mom Faced Prison Time. This is the most recent road rage incident to hit national news. The case involves road rage the Washington, DC metro area where a woman threw her ice filled cup into the car of another driver who cut her off on a busy interstate. A quick assessment of this situation […]
Sub Contractors: Certified Anger Management Facilitators Effective April 1, 2007, Anderson & Anderson will provide On-site Executive Coaching to “disruptive physicians” in 63 Hospitals. The hospitals in question are located in the following states: Alabama, California, Florida , Georgia , Louisiana , Missouri , Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania , South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Each […]
Nurses are frustrated, stressed out and angry. There are many justifiable reasons for this anger. There is now and has been for many years an international shortage of trained nurses. Consequently, nurses are overworked, under appreciated, treated unfairly and frequently burned out. All of these situations can result in feelings of anger and hurt.
Anger […]
Reflections on the process and experience of teaching anger management. Brainstorming about how to present content and content that needs to be covered. Delving into understanding the psychological, social, and biological components of anger. Learning more about respectful communication processes, anger management techniques, emotional intelligence, stress management, and power relationships.
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