Author Archives: Administrator

About Administrator

Lynette Hoy is a marriage and family counselor, licensed in the state of Illinois and a National Certified Counselor. She is a Diplomate, Consultant, Supervisor, Certified Anger Management Specialist-V with the National Anger Management Association and the co-author of all 4 editions of What's Good About Anger?, a speaker and writer for various publications.

The Healing Power of Forgiveness By Ray Pritchard

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Administrator

Few Christians realize nearly every problem in life stems from an unwillingness to forgive someone. When we hold grudges, seek retribution, and blame others, we end up hurting our relationships with God and peopleand shortcircuit our ability to live the … Continue reading →

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Anger and Bitterness- Good Riddance!

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Administrator

Pastor Ray Pritchard writes in the Keep Believing Ministries blog the following: “Last Monday (December 28) was Good Riddance Day in Times Square.  Organizers encouraged people to write their grievances down and then throw the lists into shredders symbolizing the … Continue reading →

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Ventilation of Anger..

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Administrator

Many people think that letting anger out or catharsis of anger reduces anger escalation. Some parents and groups teach children to rip up magazines and throw things when they get angry. What really happens? Research studies have proven that ventilation … Continue reading →

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If You Lose Your Cool, You Can’t Win

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Administrator

Ray Pritchard – September 13, 2008 Several times this week I started to write something about the presidential race, but I haven’t been able to do it properly, mostly because I find myself getting irritated by the comments I read … Continue reading →

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Lynette Hoy- ABC interview on Teen Violence, 3/30/08

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Administrator

Weekend violence kills Chicago students CHICAGO (WLS) — A weekend of shootings in Chicago has claimed the lives of two teenager and injured others. The latest shooting involves a 14-year-old girl who was shot twice in the arm. She is … Continue reading →

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God Can Help with Anger…2/25/08

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Administrator

Ask for God’s help with cousin’s anger By DR. BILLY GRAHAM DEAR DR. GRAHAM: How can someone who’s very nice one minute explode in anger the next? I have a cousin like this. He’s very active in his church, and … Continue reading →

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Judgment, Curiosity & Anger Management

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Administrator

One of the concepts we teach in our model of anger management is to learn to not pass judgment so quickly and become more curious. While judgment tends to lead us in only one direction with one conclusion, curiosity opens up … Continue reading →

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Evil in Our Midst… 4/18/07

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Administrator

The Evil in Our Midst by Dr. Ray Pritchard I am writing this note at 11:18 AM CDT on Wednesday, two days after the horrific massacre at Virginia Tech. The precise time doesn’t matter but somehow I feel that I must … Continue reading →

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