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Emcee, Niagara Suicide Prevention Conference, Nov. 2009, Niagara Falls

Frequently Asked Questions about
Anger Solutions™
 
What’s the difference between Anger Solutions and anger management?
To get the detailed response to this question, download this FRE*E Report entitled: “Anger Solutions vs. Anger Management”.

 
How do you know the Anger Solutions™ Program works?
 
The Anger Solutions™ program has a proven track record, having been in use by a variety of agencies for over 10 years. The program combines the best of several evidence-based practices including CBT, REBT, Reality Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. The tools we use to measure program success include the Anger Solutions™ Intake and Exit survey (pre- and post-test), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Clinical Anger Scale. Results from our outcome measures show a consistent increase in self esteem for all AS participants, a reduction or elimination of target behaviours, a reduction in alcohol dependency and risk-taking behaviours. We also note a link between AS and one’s ability to master basic lifeskills. Our success rate over 12 years has remained consistently above 80% (that is to say of all the participants who complete the program, over 80% of them experience and maintain the outcome measures described above). With the Anger Solutions Coaching Program, our success rate so far is 100%.
 
 
Are your program’s outcomes published in any trade journals?
 
Not yet. In our first 10 years, the focus was on program delivery and refinement, not research. We are currently conducting several pilot projects within our Authorized Provider agencies, as well as working on research papers that will be introduced for publication in the near future.
 
 
Who can Anger Solutions™ help?
 
The program was originally created for people with SMIs (Severe Mental Illness) but has been adapted and used successfully in the following settings:
-          Acquired Brain Injury (1 on 1)
-          Addictions
-          Community Corrections (both adult and youth, and female corrections programs)
-          Family counseling
-          Marriage/couples counseling
-          Individual counselling or coaching
-          School/Educational settings
 
The primary 3 targets for using Anger Solutions™ in a group setting are:
-          Addictions
-          Corrections
-          Mental Health
 
 
I don’t have fit any of the primary targets for Anger Solutions™. Does this mean I can’t benefit from the program?
Absolutely not! This program is highly adaptive, and is now available in a coaching format, which is ideal for people who would rather receive one-on-one service as opposed to attending a group. You can also partake in our TransformED Coaching live, or by phone, and this incorporates Anger Solutions along with two of our other extremely successful programs, Getting Past Your Past, and Stress Busters.
 
 
Where can I find an Anger Solutions™ group to attend?
 
This is a comprehensive list of our Authorized Anger Solutions™ Providers.
 

CANADA

Ontario

Belleville/Napanee Area

  • Mental Health Services Hastings Prince Edward County - Contact JP Bard, Certified Trainer & Coach
  • Crisis Services - Contact Andrew Alkenbrack, Certified Trainer
  • Of A Good Mind Counselling Services
  • Napanee and area Community Health Centre - Contact Trish Reid
  • Lennox & Addington Addiction and Community Mental Health Services - Contact Kim Burson

Brockville

 

Chatham

  • Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres - Contact Mary Ann Angeles

Cornwall

Cochrane/Temiskaming

  • Canadian Mental Health Association, Cochrane/Temiskaming - Contact Kari-Anne Sterling

Elliott Lake

  • Counselling Services of East Algoma - Janice Martell

Englehart

  • Englehart and District Family Health Team - Jessica Nuhn and Carmelle Rheaume
 

Haliburton/Lindsay/Peterborough

Kirkland Lake

  • Kirkland Lake District Family Health Team - Contact Treena Smith 

Niagara/Hamilton area

  • Leverage U - Contact Julie Christiansen, Master Trainer
  • Giant Life Solutions - Contact Shane Flannigan, Certified Trainer
  • Niagara Regional Native Centre - Tracy Zacchariah
  • Canadian Mental Health Association, Niagara - Contact Roxanne Libbey, Certified AS Facilitator
  • Hamilton Region Native Services
  • YWCA Niagara - Chantelle Berry
  • Julie Cheevers, OT, NHS
  • Native Spirit Consultants, Stoney Creek - Serving Six Nations
  • Six Nations Family Services
  • Bethlehem Place - Contact Laura Arbour
  • Region of Niagara Social Services - Contact Teri Lunn
  • Urban Native Homes, Hamilton - Contact Ingrid Nosal
  • Clear Vision Participation - Contact Carolyn Hoxie

London and Area

Ottawa and Area

  • Amethyst Women’s Addiction Treatment Centre - Contact Sandi Harmer, Certified Master Trainer
  • John Howard Society of Ottawa - Contact Tina Matchett-Bianco or Rob Noyes, Certified AS Facilitators
  • Melissa Rowe, MSW, Certified Trainer & Coach
  • Ottawa Salus Corporation - Contact Shannon Parsons or Gerry Richard
  • Institut Valor - Contact Carl Brisson (Trainer) or Sylvie Seguin (Admin.)

Pic River First Nation

  • Biidaaban Healing Lodge, Pic River
 

Sault Ste. Marie

Toronto

Contact Leverage U if services are required in the GTA
 

Walpole Island

  • Walpole Island First Nation Women's Shelter - Contact Suzanne Jacobs

Wawa

  • North Algoma Counselling Services, Lady Dunn Health Centre
 
 

Outside of Ontario

  • Morinville, Alberta - Morinville and District Community High School - Contact Cindy Jensen
  • Newfoundland & Labrador - Eastern Health, START Clinic - Contact Elizabeth Sheppard-Hewitt

INTERNATIONAL

  • Department of Education, Trinidad & Tobago - Contact Barbara Stewart
  • Creation Continues, LLC, Suse Greenstone (USA)
 
Who do I contact if I am interested in Anger Solutions™ Coaching?
 
Call Leverage U at 905-329-6169 to get more information about the Anger Solutions coaching model, and to get connected to a service provider in your area
 
 
What kind of support is available to Anger Solutions™ Facilitators and Trainers?
 
We have created the Canadian Association of Anger Solutions™ Professionals as a central resource for promoting the professionalism and continuing education of Anger Solutions™ practitioners. We conduct regular 1 hour tele-classes for continuing education, and the association holds one major retreat per year. Leverage U also publishes a monthly newsletter that goes out to all Anger Solution™ practitioners, “Anger Solutions Coaches Corner”, that provides updates on training, tips, best practices, and reports from other agencies. And, of course, you can always contact Leverage U directly for help and support at adminATangersolution.com.
 
Are the Facilitator and Trainer programs accredited for any CEUs?
 
Yes. The One Day Bootcamp is accredited for 6 hours of Continuing Education with the Canadian Addictions Counsellors Certification Federation. The T3 program is accredited for 10 hours of CEUs with the CACCF. Several of our corporate programs are accredited for CEUs with RIBO (Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario).
 
I am not a counselor, but I am interested in attending one of your training programs for personal reasons. Can I still come?
 
If you are interested in participating in an Anger Solutions group and you live in the Niagara/Hamilton area, call us at 905-329-6169 to see about joining a group. You can also check our ANNOUNCEMENTS page to see the start dates for upcoming group sessions.
 
Is Anger Solutions available in other languages?
If you are attending a group and would like to have a workbook provided in either French or Spanish, these are available for you. We currently have (French/English) bilingual facilitators and trainers available through certain of our Authorized Provider agencies. Call us at 1-866-754-6169 for further information.
 
 
(c) Leverage U - Julie Christiansen, 2009
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