I want to draw to the attention of every member of the American Association of American Anger Management Providers or those who which to seek anger management certification an issue of high importance. The problem of inappropriate anger pervades American society; however there is a special group of people I believe that anger management providers nationwide should pay special attention to—the returning Iraqi war veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs has published the Iraqi War Clinician’s Guide. This guide is available on the internet. I recommend that every anger management provider read chapter 10 entitled-Assessment and Treatment of Anger in combat related PTSD.

The treatment of PTSD is within the domain of the licensed mental health professional however as first responders in anger management collaborating with theses professionals is within the domain of the Certified Anger Management Facilitator. This fact was further revealed in the clinician guide I referred to earlier. The guide described recommended interventions that maybe appropriate for management anger problems in the Iraqi veteran.

It was no surprise that the two fundamental pillar interventions recommended were stress management and communication skills. These pillars are also part of the foundation of the globally accepted Anderson and Anderson model which purport that effective anger management involves teaching not only anger management but communication skills, emotional intelligence and stress management. All providers who are trained in the world renowned Anderson and Anderson model are therefore uniquely positioned to be of service to there country in assisting their fellow citizen solders.

As President of the American Association of Anger Management Providers I urge all providers to recognize that your training places you among the most highly trained individuals globally in anger management. Therefore for those of you who live in states where there are high concentrations of Iraqi vets I encourage you to increase your visibility and collaborate with licensed mental health clinicians in your community to provide a much needed service to the Veterans of this war. Carry on the message that those trained in the Anderson and Anderson model are uniquely positioned to collaborate with licensed mental health professions to intervene on the behalf of those who have fought for our country

For those who need training in the globally acclaimed Anderson and Anderson model, training is often held in California however George Anderson-the global guru on anger management-will be at Jackson State University on June 20, 2007 to provide anger management certification training. Visit www.andersonservices.com to register

Yours Truly


Carlos Todd, LPC, NCC, CAMF

President of the American Association of Anger Management Providers

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