Economic Crises Fuels Stress and Anger One of the unfortunate consequences of the tragedy of 9/11 was a nationwide increase in the incidence of anger, stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Research conducted by the Rand Corporation and the Neuropsychiatric Institute at UCLA Medical Center indicated that the impact of this disaster on vulnerable persons was the same, independent of the proximity to New York or Washington, D.C. How To Tackle Downturn-Related Depression Like many of her colleagues, Dr. Rosalind S. Dorlen, a clinical psychologist in Summit, N.J., has no openings for new patients. Though she’s always had a busy practice, the past few months have brought an intensity she’s never before witnessed. More Than Oil Getting Americans Down Nearly half (45%) of the 4,091 respondents polled in 10 major metropolitan areas said that traffic congestion increased their stress levels. Another 28% said it heightened their feelings of anger. Almost one in five said commuting problems cut down on their productivity at work and in school and a full 12% said they were sleep deprived. "Disruptive Physicians" Need Assistance in Finding Coaching Resources As healthcare organizations struggle to meet the January 1, 2009 deadline for establishing policies for the handling of "disruptive physicians", one glaring problem needs to be addressed. Currently, there are no published resource directories for acceptable intervention programs for disruptive physicians any place on the Internet. What is Executive Coaching/Anger Management? Executive Coaching is a skill-focused intervention. Skill focused coaching is distinct from both teaching, which largely relies on one-way instruction, and training development, which is a more sophisticated form of instruction that is typically two-way or interactive. Six Tips for Assertive Communication for Those Who Manage Others Be empathetic and positive: Emphasize outcome and solutions. Choose your words to elevate and empower your employees. Examine problems and hold your employers and yourself accountable, not for blame, but for finding solutions. Obama vs. McCain, Emotional Intelligence vs. Unhealthy Anger The public behavior of Barack Obama and John McCain during the recent presidential election offers an excellent contrast between a demonstration of emotional intelligence and unhealthy anger in action. News Brief from Anderson & Anderson The Anderson & Anderson Anger Management Facilitator Certification training presented in Hawaii this week was a smashing success. Seven persons attended the three -day training in Oahu. Among those in attendance were a University of Hawaii Professor, two Mediators, a Military Social Worker, a domestic violence advocate, a small business consultant and a High School Counselor. Disruptive Physicians are Unlikely to Benefit from Road Rage or Batterer’s Treatment Even though the new JCAHO standards do not go into effect until January 1, 2009, some unscrupulous anger management and domestic violence providers are already colluding with mandated “disruptive physicians” to avoid responsibility for their behavior. They are doing this by enrolling in unrelated on-line courses for anger management, road rage or domestic violence batterers’ classes. First Anderson & Anderson Three Day Anger Management Certification Training in 2009 The Anderson & Anderson model of anger management is the most effective and widely recognized curriculum in the world. This model, which has been featured in Los Angeles Times Magazine, focuses on enhancing emotional intelligence and assertive communication while introducing behavior strategies for identifying and managing anger and stress. Our certification training and approved provider list are the industry standards and dominate the internet. Employee Assistance Professionals Are Not Trained in Anger Management Many companies and governmental agencies throughout the nation claim to offer anger management assessments, referrals and counseling as an employee benefit through their employee assistance programs. Unfortunately, most employee assistance professionals have no training or experience in anger management assessment or intervention. On-line Anger Management Schools a Consumer Disaster Anger management is a course that is designed to teach enhancement skills in recognizing and managing anger and stress, increasing assertive communication and emotional intelligence. Anger management is not counseling nor psychotherapy, and is therefore not designed to treat emotional or nervous disorders. Latest Trends in The Emerging Specialization of Anger Management Services The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, JCAHO, is requiring new standards for “disruptive behavior” among professional healthcare staff. Disruptive physician behavior has been determined to increase medical errors and risk patient safety. These new requirements have created a Cottage Industry for specialized anger management facilitators nationwide. Resources designed to address this issue are now available on-site as well as locations in a number of major cities. An Open Letter to Physician Well-Being Committee Chairs, Hospital H.R. Managers/Administrators As the Nation’s largest provider of Executive Coaching/Anger Management for Physicians, Anderson & Anderson is committed to advocating best practices in providing mandated or volunteer services for “disruptive physicians”. With this goal in mind, we would like to bring to your attention an evasive tactic currently being used by some physicians to avoid enrollment in Coaching Programs designed exclusively for “disruptive physicians”. Stopping disruptive physician behavior In the 2006 study of disruptive physician behavior, Alan Rosenstein – vice president and medical director of VHA West Coast, an affiliation of 1600 nonprofit hospitals nationwide – and co-author Michelle O’Daniel surveyed more than 5,000 anonymous respondents at more than 150 hospitals. Health care organizations nationwide are moving quickly to refer “disruptive physicians” to interven Two of the major intervention organizations for “disruptive physicians” have long waiting lists of physician clients. The fact that Hospitals are moving to address this important issue is an indication of the risks that are apparent in the failure to act. The risks are increased legal liability, hostile work environments and patient safety. The American Association of Anger Management Providers The Anderson & Anderson model of anger management is the most effective and widely recognized curriculum in the world. This model, which has been featured in Los Angeles Times Magazine, focuses on enhancing emotional intelligence and assertive communication while introducing behavior strategies for identifying and managing anger and stress. Three Days of Anger Management Certification Training The Anderson & Anderson model of anger management is the most effective and widely recognized curriculum in the world. This model, which has been featured in Los Angeles Times Magazine, focuses on enhancing emotional intelligence and assertive communication while introducing behavior strategies for identifying and managing anger and stress. Our certification training and approved provider list are the industry standards and dominate the internet. Anderson & Anderson Coaching Staff Expanded to Meet Demand Physicians nationwide are frantically seeking credible programs for help in addressing “disruptive physician” behavior. Most University based programs, such as the PACE program at the University of California in San Diego and Vanderbilt's Distressed Physician program, are over subscribed with waiting lists going into 2009. The Practice of Control, Executive Coaching/Anger Management for Physicians is now available Anderson & Anderson, the major provider of coaching for “disruptive physicians” has now published its comprehensive workbook specifically designed to address the new JCAHO required intervention for “disruptive physicians”. Executive Coaching/Anger Management for Physicians In response to the need for a one on one individual and sensitive intervention coaching model for physicians, Anderson & Anderson is now offering a twelve-hour coaching program with 6 months of a ftercare for “disruptive physicians”. This course is available at our Brentwood, California office or on-site anywhere in the United States. Defense Attorneys Discover Executive Coaching for Disruptive Physicians Hospitals nationwide are moving expeditiously to clear out the backlog of physicians whose workplace behavior fits the JCAHO description of “disruptive physicians”. The Joint Commission has defined "the disruptive physician as one whose interpersonal skills are aggressive, hostile, threatening, demeaning, provocative or harmful to patient safety and professional team cooperation". Anger Management Coaching for Law Enforcement Officers Gains Acceptance in California Unfortunately, the current distressed economy is beginning to exacerbate the strains that are already evident for those in stressful jobs like law enforcement. Like other middle class workers, law enforcement officers are equally as vulnerable to the downswings in the economy as are other salaried employees. Motivation is the key to change for “disruptive physicians” In executive coaching, the goal is to engage the physician/client in examining the value in the status quo, the value of change, the optimism for change and the intent to change. Anger management is an investment which improves the bottom line Anger is a very common obstacle within many companies, governmental agencies, prisons and schools. Studies show that aggression and violence in the workplace increases absenteeism, reduces productivity, lowers morale and increases a company’s liability. Losing It: Griff Rhys Jones On Anger(Documentary) In the second and final film of the series, Griff Rhys Jones continues his investigation of anger in himself and others. Anger is an increasing problem in our lives. The Success of “Losing It” on the BBC2 has changed the landscape at Anderson & Anderson British Actor/Comedian Griff Rhys Jones and his Production Team is captivating viewers wherever the BBC2 is shown. This two hour documentary is destined to rapidly become the most complete and authoratative resource on anger management in the U.K. and the U.S. Those of us with short fuses need help Outbursts of anger are often tolerated in our ‘feeling' society. But we can learn from America. Three Days of Anger Management Certification Training The Anderson & Anderson model of anger management is the most effective and widely recognized curriculum in the world. This model, which has been featured in Los Angeles Times Magazine, focuses on enhancing emotional intelligence and assertive communication while introducing behavior strategies for identifying and managing anger and stress. Our certification training and approved provider list are the industry standards and dominate the internet. Anger Management For Physicians, A Niche within a Niche Anger management is increasingly becoming one of the most sought after interventions worldwide. The Anderson & Anderson Anger Management and Executive Coaching Curriculum is scheduled to be presented in two one hour documentaries on the BBC2 on September 23 and September 30 at 9PM UK time. The title of the documentary is “Losing It” and is narrated by Griff Rhys Jones. This is unprecedented for any anger management model. Executive Coaching/Anger Management for Physicians(TM) Anderson & Anderson is now offering a twelve-hour coaching class with 6 months of aftercare for volunteer or mandated physician referrals. This class is available at our Los Angeles office or on-site anywhere in the United States. The Anderson & Anderson® Executive Coaching/Anger Management program is consistent with the proposed new JCAHO standards for “disruptive physicians”. This model is listed in the Directory of Physician Assessment And Remedial Education Programs, and Federation of State Medical Boards. No other anger management provider in the nation is authorized to use this intervention model. BBC Promotions of "Losing It" Catapults Anderson & Anderson Into International Prominence “Losing It”, the Griff Rhys Jones two-part documentary on anger management/executive coaching, featuring the Anderson & Anderson anger management curriculum, is receiving unprecedented radio, television and newspaper marketing, advertising with trailers and other promotional techniques throughout the United Kingdom. Impending Anderson & Anderson Release of The Practice of Control The Practice of Control, the new Executive Coaching workbook for physicians, will be released within the next few weeks. This book contains the appropriate Physician client curriculum designed to enhance the physician’s skills in managing anger, stress, communication skills, and emotional intelligence. Fraudulent Internet Anger Management Coaching Ads and hundreds of free press releases have been placed on the Internet with the quote listed below. Physician Behavior Now a Business Issue With the Joint Commission on the move, and attention being raised to workplace bully behavior in the broader business community, it’s going to be incumbent upon physicians and your staffs to monitor your own behavior. An Open Letter to Judges, Prosecuting Attorneys and Human Resource Managers Providers of anger management must have a minimum of 40 hours of Facilitator Certification training, 16 hours of continuing education each year, an evidenced based curriculum which includes pre and post tests, client workbooks, CDs, DVDs and other ancillary training materials. The Anderson & Anderson Anger Management Model Will Appear on The British Broadcasting Channel The British Broadcasting Corporation will air two one-hour documentaries that are focused on anger and anger management intervention. Anderson & Anderson, the Trusted Name in Anger Management based in the United States, will be featured in these documentaries. Griff Rhys Jones, a very popular British actor and comedian, explores anger management both as filmmaker and as an anger management client. Anderson & Anderson Providers invited to Schedule Free Viewing of “Losing It” “Losing It”, the Griff Rhys Jones anger management documentaries on the BBC offers an unprecedented marketing/branding opportunity for Anderson & Anderson Providers worldwide. It is the Anderson & Anderson Anger Management Curriculum that is featured in these programs. Free One-Year Membership for in AAAMP for Training Participants As an extension to the offer of 30% off of select Anderson & Anderson products for those who attend all three days of the Anger Management Certification Training in October of this year, the American Association of Anger Management Providers (the sponsor of the upcoming training) is offering a one-year free general membership for those who attend the complete training. Disruptive Physician Behavior (JCAHO Standards) When I speak with hospital administrators, many times the topic of disruptive physician behavior comes up. Now that has some obvious reasons. Disruptive physician behavior can damage the hospitals reputation tremendously and it can cost the organization lots of money. Anger Management News Brief from Anderson & Anderson The Practice of Control, the new Anderson & Anderson client workbook for physicians will be available for sell on September 17, 2008. Anger Management Makes Unprecedented Inroads in Health Care, Criminal Justice and Business The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations is requiring new standards for “disruptive behavior” among professional healthcare staff. Disruptive physician behavior has been determined to increase medical errors and risk patient safety. These new requirements have created a Cottage Industry for specialized anger management facilitators nationwide. Resources designed to address this issue are now available on-site as well as locations in a number of major cities. Bullying And Being Bullied Linked To Suicide In Children, Review Of Studies Suggests ScienceDaily (July 19, 2008) — Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have found signs of an apparent connection between bullying, being bullied and suicide in children, according to a new review of studies from 13 countries. Ten Reasons to Pursue Anger Management Certification Here are some reasons why you should consider pursuing the Anderson & Anderson® Anger Management Facilitator Certification Training Anderson & Anderson Certified Anger Management Facilitator Logo Program Anderson & Anderson, the largest provider of Certified Anger Management Facilitator training in the world, provides Certified Anger Management Facilitators (C.A.M.F) with a new logo. Three Days Of Anger Management Certification Training The Anderson & Anderson model of anger management is the most effective and widely recognized curriculum in the world. This model, which has been featured in Los Angeles Times Magazine, focuses on enhancing emotional intelligence and assertive communication while introducing behavior strategies for identifying and managing anger and stress. Our certification training and approved provider list are the industry standards and dominate the internet. Losing It - Griff Rhys Jones On Anger on BBC Two this autumn Losing it can, of course, be funny. It’s a loss of control and it’s particularly funny when it happens to other people. But anger can also be embarrassing and shameful. People in positions of responsibility are not supposed to lose their rag. But there are times when we just can’t help it. Posted by Molly DiBianca On August 18, 2008 In: Jerks & Bullies at Work Workplace bullying has been a hot topic since the release of the 2007 Zogby survey, which showed that 49% of American workers report that they've been the target of a bully's bad behavior. E-Rage: the new cause of office stress In Newcastle upon Tyne, a whopping 77% of office workers and company owners agree that e-mail downtime causes major stress at work. But it would seem that office workers in this city are less prone to E-rage than in other parts of the UK. Only 6% of workers in Newcastle would take out their frustration by kicking their PC compared to 18.5% in what appears to be a very angry Glasgow. Hospitals Face Challenges in Implementing the new Joint Commission (JCAHO) Standards Many healthcare organizations are encountering significant resistance to new standards for “disruptive physician behavior.” Excerpts from: Treating Anger for Profit Each Week, a New Skill On a recent Tuesday night in Brentwood, Whatley the jaywalker, Yakota the college student and Helmy the shouter sat in a circle holding their workbooks, “Gaining Control of Ourselves.” Each week, George Anderson or one of his fellow teachers covers a new skill: Active listening. Identifying high-risk situations. Controlling negative emotions. Yacine Bell, CAMF Will Help Lead AAAMP to National Success Yacine Bell is an Oakland, California based anger management provider and executive coach with considerable experience providing anger management assessments and intervention to business and industry in Northern California. Ms. Bell is a popular lecturer, speaker, writer and visionary. Executive Coaching/Anger Management for Physicians In response to the need for a one on one individual and sensitive intervention model for physicians, Anderson & Anderson is now offering a twelve-hour coaching class with 6 months of aftercare for doctors. Behaving badly A survey of more than 4,500 physicians, nurses and other health professionals at about 100 community hospitals suggests that disruptive behavior may affect patients and staff. Work bullies can ruin a culture, destroy productivity and make your life -- and those of everyone else they target -- miserable. A Message for Professional Anger Management Providers Regardless of orientation, well-trained, certified anger management providers are the current rage in Human Resource Management, Substance Abuse Treatment, Risk Management and Court Diversion Programs as well as the Criminal Justine System. JCAHO recently issued a Sentinel Alert calling for all JCAHO accredited institutions to take note of findings hat patient safety is being undermined by inappropriate and unprofessional behavior exhibited by health care professionals. Bad Economy Results in An Increase in Anger Infractions While it is unfortunate for the victims of anger related issues, it is instructive to note that the bad U.S. economy is resulting in a dramatic increase in referrals to anger management providers nationwide. The role of the listener or helper is to allow such an individual to open the lock gates. When he does, the water gushes out. During this venting process, there is still too much pressure for a person to consider other perspectives. Hospitals try to calm doctors' outbursts Medical road rage affecting patient safety, group says. Consumer Alert for JCAHO Members Renegade Anger Management Providers in Orange County, California are issuing bogus completion certificates to "disruptive physicians". Better Hospital Manners by Mandate Coming soon to a hospital near you: Rules for good behavior — for doctors, nurses, pharmacists and others. A Report From Front Line Anger Management Providers Certified Anger Management Facilitators (CAMF) throughout the nation are doing well. Trained anger management providers who use the Anderson & Anderson curriculum, along with the Pre and Posttests, are now able to objectively report the success of their intervention. Assertiveness is a way of thinking and behaving that allows a person to stand up for his or her rights while respecting the rights of others. Anderson & Anderson Publishes New Los Angeles Providers List Anderson & Anderson, Trusted Name in Anger Management, has published its updated anger management providers list for all branches of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Benefits of being of being able to empathize with others include higher self-esteem, more self-confidence, stronger personal relationships, and improved working conditions. We usually empathize most easily with people we know and care about. |