Category Archives: Conflict

Practical skills and insights for people dealing with conflict and anger in relationships.

Why Do People Get Angry?

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC

Clients tell me that when they feel disrespected or treated rudely – they get angry. Often, they experience anger when they feel helpless or when goals are blocked. In the book, Anger Disorders, authors Raymond DiGiussepe and Raymond Tafrate write: … Continue reading →

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News: What’s Good About Anger program is ‘evidence-based’…

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC

I talked with Dr. Jim Bedell today. He said that the outcome studies he has completed so far show that the What’s Good About Anger program is ‘evidence-based’. The pre and post tests have been statistically significant in about the … Continue reading →

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Anger Management Podcast by Rev. Ric Hardison

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC

Listen to this Podcast on Anger Management from WCHS Radio 58 – ASK THE EXPERT – with one of our own Certified Anger Management Trainer/Specialists:  West Virginia Rev. Ric Hardison, LPC, BCPCC, CAMS-I KANAWHA PASTORAL COUNSELING CENTER Charleston, WV 25301 … Continue reading →

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When We Stop Playing Games by Ray Pritchard

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC

The call came from an old friend, someone I have known for over 40 years. His marriage was in serious trouble, and more importantly, he saw clearly that unless he changed from the inside out, what happened to his marriage … Continue reading →

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Envy, Anger and Forgiveness

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC

Listen to this new podcast by Pastor Ray Pritchard: Envy, Anger and Forgiveness!  For more resources visit www.whatsgoodaboutanger.com Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-IV CounselCare Connection, P.C. – Anger Management Institute 2000 Spring Road, Suite 603 – Oak Brook, IL 60523 … Continue reading →

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The Anger – Trust Connection Podcast

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC

The Anger-Trust Connection by Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC How can you rebuild trust when you are angry with someone? Is there any hope? What needs to happen to break the cycle of anger and distrust? Here are some insights … Continue reading →

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How to Measure Emotional Intelligence…

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC

Some Anger Management Trainers/Professionals and Specialists would like to assess the EI of their clients. The Conover company and the Hay Group (Daniel Goleman) offer EI assessment. I don’t use Conover because of the expense and the complexity.  Trainers might find the Hay … Continue reading →

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Violence Between Couples is Usually Calculated…

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC

Violence Between Couples Is Usually Calculated, And Does Not Result From Loss Of Control, Study Suggests ScienceDaily (Oct. 26, 2009) — Violence between couples is usually the result of a calculated decision-making process and the partner inflicting violence will do … Continue reading →

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