Category Archives: Conflict

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

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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Anger Management & Domestic Violence FAQS

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC

Listen to the free podcast: Is It Anger or Abuse? How does anger management differ, if at all, from domestic abuse counseling? Answer: The domestic violence movement would say that anger management is not applicable to batterers. Batterers are a … 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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Anger, Stress and Frustration

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC

Question: Hello I’m new.. I’m having a really hard time right now dealing with my anger stress and frustration. I have a husband that I feel like I have to prod along in everything , a 15 year old stepdaughter … 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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Man On Way to Anger Management Class Arrested for Assault…

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC

ST. PAUL —  A man on his way to anger management class became angry and struck a woman, authorities said. Justin John Boudin, 27, pleaded guilty Friday to fifth-degree assault in Ramsey County District Court and can expect to face a … Continue reading →

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Chronic Anger Syndrome…2/20/08

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC

Question: I’ve been reading the Chronic anger symptoms and found a lot of identical things that often happens to me. Lately I’ve been in a real storm with my parents and some other people where slight problems often caused me … Continue reading →

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Conflict Resolution Skills training important in anger management

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC

Anger is often generated when conflicts arise between people who do not know how to resolve them. Anger Management professionals should teach their clients the skills of conflict resolution. This is done by pointing out the various approaches to conflict … Continue reading →

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