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Anger Management Classes- Skills, Tips and Techniques

2010-07-23T16:59:00.000-07:00

What makes a quality anger management class program and what can a client expect to learn? Anger management classes are designed to teach skills in a variety of areas to improve interpersonal and internal functioning. Anger management is not the same as psychotherapy and should not be confused with getting "therapy". Anger management classes are educational in nature and should teach skills in 8 core areas. These areas of skill enhancement include:
* Stress management
* Empathy Development
* Learning to respond instead of react
* Improving self-talk
* Assertive Communication
* Expectation Management
* Forgiveness
* Retreat and think things over
Participants of a quality anger management program should expect to use a well known curriculum. The program should be well structured and teach a new skill during each class. Sessions should be separated with cognitive homework assignments to help reinforce the material and progress should be discussed at the onset of the each subsequent class session.
Another popular question is "will the classes work"? Ultimately, ones motivation to succeed is the biggest determinant in the success outcome of any class or program. Without motivation the desire to succeed is severely limited. Keeping this in mind, clients who are willing to learn and motivated to grow tend to have the best outcome. While motivation is not the only factor for success, it is certainly the most influential. Another important component is utilizing a program that has some empirical data to back up the interventions used. Programs that incorporate cognitive behaviorally based concepts tend to have more empirical data to support their effectiveness than programs that do not.
Clients should enjoy the learning experience. We believe that humor is one of the most important approaches an instructor must use. It's not to say make fun of the work you are doing, but rather make the work fun for the client. Anger management should not, and is not punitive. The term itself often comes with a stigma that says "I'm bad, and therefore must take a class with a bunch of other bad and angry people". This could not be farther from the truth. Anger management could be and should be considered more of a life skill class that anyone will benefit from.

Ari Novick, Ph.D. is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified anger management provider for both adults and adolescents. Dr. Novick is also an adjunct professor of psychology at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology. His corporate website is http://www.ajnovickgroup.com and his innovative online anger management class.

What is Anger Management?

2010-07-23T16:56:00.000-07:00

Anger management is a relatively new field and is often confused with other mental health professions. The most common myth is that anger management is psychotherapy. While many licensed psychotherapists offer anger management, the intervention itself is not considered "therapy". On the contrary, anger management is an educational course that teaches skills in a variety of areas such as stress management, forgiveness, assertive communication, empathy, improving judgment and impulse control, expectation management, and much more.
Classes are typically taught by one of two professionals. Either a licensed psychotherapist with additional training, experience and education in anger management or a certified anger management professional with at least 40 hours of training during the certification process. Since this field is a relatively new, there is limited regulation on the training standards for anger management class professionals or providers. We recommend that every class be taught or offered by one of the above professionals.
Anger Management is also offered using a variety of techniques and models. While most of the empirical research is limited to prison or inmate populations, it is hard to say what is the best approach. Most of the research points to using an educational and/or cognitive-behavioral approach/model to helping clients manage anger vs. a group psychotherapy approach or what is commonly referred to as a psycho-dynamic approach. One such model which incorporates both an educational approach and utilizes some of the previously mentioned skills is the Century Anger Management model of anger management.
Classes can be taken in a large range of contexts as well. There is one/one anger coaching, which is a more personalized approach to teaching skills in anger management. Classes can be taken in an accelerated workshop format. This is when a class is taught usually on a weekend and is four to eight hours in length. Another common format is the weekly anger class, in which classes are taught once a week for a series of weeks, typically lasting about 10 weeks. Classes are taken either voluntarily or for a court order, employment or legal requirement. Finally, online anger management classes can also be taken. Quality online programs typically offer an online format similar to those used by major universities such as UCLA, Stanford or Harvard.

Online Anger Management Classes from Anger Class Online™ Continue to Gain Acceptance as a Legitimate form of Distance Learning Education

2010-07-09T13:54:00.001-07:00

Laguna Beach, CA (July 9, 2010) –AJ Novick Group, Inc is a national provider of anger management programs and the leading provider Online Anger Management Classes and training programs in the country. Their online anger management course, offered through Anger Class Online™, continues to gain acceptance by human resources, EAP programs, attorneys and the judicial system.

Anger Class Online™ was founded in 2006. Since that time, they have provided distance learning education in the field of anger management to participants in every U.S. state in the nation as well as provided programs to residents in Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan.

While distance learning education programs are not new, they are relatively new to the field of anger management. “Acceptance of these programs has grown tremendously in the last 4 years”, states Dr. Ari Novick, founder of Anger Class Online™ . “What we’ve experienced is courts all over the nation requesting our materials and requests to demo our online anger management courses”, says Dr. Novick. “A physical class just can’t be the only way to learn anger management skills, and not everyone can attend a physical class due to limitations or restrictions they have either physically, emotionally, or financially”, he continues.

Anger Class Online™ will gladly provide a course preview to any attorney, judge, human resource or court official who would like a demonstration of one of the most comprehensive and professionally developed online anger management class program.

For more information please visit http://www.angerclassonline.com or http://www.ajnovickgroup.com

Anger Management Treatment:: Love vs. Anger

2010-06-17T15:45:00.000-07:00

After teaching anger management classes for over 6 years I have learned that the use of the word "love" and the behavior of "anger" often accompany one another. Many of our anger management participants state that their anger has either destroyed a relationship that was very meaningful to them or it has eroded it to the point that they are fearful it will never return to normal.
Anger is a powerful emotion. It sends us into action and not always in the way we would like. Love is an emotion, but in many ways it is also a behavior. If one would like to show how much they love another, then their behavior is the best indicator of their intent vs. just the words "I love you". In our anger management classes we teach skills to help recognize faulty ways of communicating hostility, especially towards those we love and care about. Most people state that they can be so warm and friendly to those they hardly know and aggressive and hostile to those that mean the most to them.
Learning effective skills in anger management can help improve the way one expresses one of life's most meaningful emotions, love. Remember, if we treat love as a behavior and not just an emotion, then our actions will show how much we care. By behaving badly and then saying, " but I do care about you...." makes those words meaningless. By improving skills in anger management, students of these classes can expect to improve their interpersonal relationships and their lives.

Ari Novick, Ph.D. is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified anger management provider for both adults and adolescents. Dr. Novick is also an adjunct professor of psychology at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology.
His corporate website is http://www.ajnovickgroup.com and his innovative online anger management class is available at http://www.angerclassonline.com

Stress management made easy: An anger management tip

2010-05-28T17:08:00.001-07:00

Top stress reducing activities one can find immediately benefit from would include:
Stress is something we all can relate to. For most Americans, it permeates the very fabric of our lives. In today's fast paced society, our jobs, family, and world economy are enough to get even the most relaxed a bit stressed out. Below, I have gathered three simple interventions that anyone can use to start reversing some of the stress in their lives.
1. Getting regular exercise. While this might seem so intuitive, it is often overlooked by so many people. Unless you have a medical condition that prohibits exercise or your doctor says "no", getting exercise has almost instant stress relieving properties. My favorite kind of exercise is anything that is fun! Just make sure its 30 minutes or longer and cardiovascular.
2. Make sure you get enough sleep. Sounds easy right? Not really. Lack of sleep causes irritability and a decrease tolerance to stressors. Most adults need about 7-8 hours a night.
3. Watching what you eat. Most Americans drink way to much caffeine for example. Caffeine is like adding fuel to the fire when we are trying to reduce stress. It mimics the stress response in the body and reduces our ability to tolerate normal situations. By watching our caffeine intake we can greatly reduce the physical and psychological symptoms of stress.
Learning skills in stress management can greatly reduce your risk of becoming "stress out" and misbehaving. Believe it or not, stress and anger go hand in hand. By reducing your stress response and stress management you greatly reduce the risk of losing control with either an out of control temper or mercurial behavior.
Want to learn more about stress management? Most people don't realize that anger management classes teach skills in stress management. Learn more by visiting our websites. Getting stress under control is part educational and part behavioral.

A Guide to Anger Management Programs - Do you have an anger problem? Find out!

2010-05-28T17:07:00.000-07:00

A Guide to Anger Management Classes

As one of the leading anger management providers in the nation, I know how difficult it can be to understand how to choose a quality program. Consumers often don't know how to decide if its time to get help or where to turn. Since anger is not considered a psychological disorder it is often misunderstood. While anger is a completely normal emotion, there are several indicators which might tell you if anger is a problem for you. Here is a quick check list:
1. Do you get angry frequently?
2. Does your anger last longer than you'd like it to?
3. Does your angry behavior adversely affect your relationships at home or at work?
4. Is your anger so intense that you feel out of control?
5. Does your anger scare other people?
If you answer to these questions is yes, then you may want to consider attending an anger management class or take a quality online anger management class. Good classes use a structured curriculum and teach empirically validated skills to help change thinking and behavior. Remember, anger management is a class, and it should not be confused with psychotherapy. These classes can be taken one on one, in a group format or online. The choice really depends on your schedule and budget. Quality programs will teach skills in stress management, empathy, assertive communication, expectation management, forgiveness, improving judgment and impulse control, and improving self-talk.
Don't let anger ruin another important relationship. While anger management has often been stigmatized as "punitive" most people will tell you it is far from what they had imagined. Classes should be a fun, upbeat and educational experience. Get the help you need today!

Anger Management Classes and Courses

2010-05-27T17:10:00.000-07:00

Deciding to take an anger management class can be daunting. While some people take anger management as part of a court ordered requirement others take these programs for personal growth and self-improvement. Most quality programs are structured like a class and teach skills to participants in a variety of areas. Anger management courses typically involve the attendance of weekly sessions, one on one counseling or coaching, or can even be taken in an online format.
Participants can expect to learn skills in areas like assertive communication, emotional intelligence and empathy, improving judgment and impulse control, stress management, forgiveness and expectation management. Understanding these skills on an intellectual level for most people usually isn't the issue. The primary problem that people have in getting the most out of taking an anger class is actually practicing the skills.
Like any skill based task, repetition is key. Similar to learning how to properly swing a golf club, riding a horse, evening playing chess, practice is the way to master the skill. As the old saying goes, "practice makes perfect". Most quality anger management programs will teach the skills necessary to better stay in control and respond more appropriately, but knowing these skills isn't enough. In order to really master anger, so to speak, we must practice the skill enough times so that it becomes second nature.
An example of this might be learning to be more assertive. Properly asserting ourselves involves several components. First, our body language, tone of voice, volume and eye contact must be congruent with what we are saying. The message must include our feeling and a clear description of what we need the other person to do differently. Sounds easy right? Not unless one practices using proper assertive communication many times.
So in order to get the most out of taking an anger management course, remember, practice these skills as much as possible until they become part of who you are.

Anger Class Online® offers solution to Individuals and Employers for Anger Management

2010-01-29T16:08:00.000-08:00

January 29, 2010: Laguna Beach based AJ Novick Group, Inc. has been providing online anger management class education courses through their website at AngerClassOnline.com for almost 4 years. They have created a world class and effective solution for those seeking or needing to take an anger management class either as a court ordered or employer requirement or simply for personal growth.

Anger Class Online^® is the trusted name for online anger management class education. “Our courses have been reviewed by countless court and legal staff as well as both large and small corporations”, says Dr. Ari Novick, President. “The continued feedback and consensus is that our programs are highly regarded as the most comprehensive and professional of any online anger management program in the country”, adds Novick.

Their company offers several online anger management class programs for both the general public as well as H.R. staff seeking to provide classes for larger groups of employees. The courses are extremely convenient because they can be taken from any location in the U.S. or abroad with a computer and Internet access. The also can be accessed any time of the day. The classes come with a certificate verification process that can be used by any court official or company official. The curriculum is the same approved program used in the companies live in person classes and all participants are required to interact with Dr. Novick directly.

If attending a physical program is impossibility due to a problematic work schedule or other related family commitments, Anger Class Online offers the solution for individuals or employers.

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Ari Novick, Ph.D.
AJ Novick Group, Inc.
333 3rd Street, Suite 4
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 715-2694
www.ajnovickgroup.com
www.angerclassonline.com

Anger Class Online® Provides Financial Relief

2010-01-06T14:33:00.000-08:00

Anger Class Online^® has been the trusted name in online anger management class education since 2006. These online anger management classes are the most reliable, user-friendly and comprehensive courses available on the Internet. As a token of our appreciation and in an effort to continue to help those in need of our classes we will be offering a $20 discount coupon / offer code which can be used for any product we offer for the next 30 days.

Simply enter ACO2010 in the registration form in the section called "offer code". Anger Class Online^® provides a variety of anger management class programs including 8, 12, 16, 26, 36 and 52 hour programs. They also offer specialized courses for HR managers to assign to employees and well as anger management classes online for parents.

These classes are an ideal resource to learn skills to help improve interpersonal relationships, better manage stress, improve skills in empathy and communication as well as expectation management, judgment and impulse control and much more.

Where you need a class or know you someone who needs a class for a court or legal requirement or simply for personal growth this is an excellent opportunity to register.

For more information, visit Anger Class Online^®

Ari Novick, Ph.D.
AJ Novick Group, Inc. - Anger Management Classes

Online Anger Management Classes: Fact vs. Fiction

2009-08-27T16:03:00.001-07:00

The AJ Novick Group is one of the leading providers of anger management in the country. They are also the co-founder of Century Anger Management, which is arguably the second largest anger management certification training provider in the nation. The AJ Novick Group launched Anger Class Online in 2006 to meet the demand for clients who are unable to attend traditional classes due to a disability, inflexible work schedule, or other life commitments that prevent the participation in a live program. The classes were also designed to help consumers find a quality program in areas throughout the United States that may have limited access to anger management services.

Distance learning education is somewhat new. Many people do not fully understand it, and it will likely take some time for all judges, legal personnel, probation departments, HR managers, and the consuming public to grasp how important this new learning environment can be to increasing skills in a particular discipline, such as anger management. The New York Times recently published an article explaining how a recent study showed that distance learning has actually exceeded classroom learning. This is no surprise, as major universities, such as UCLA, Stanford and Harvard all offer distance learning courses.

While we can not speak for every online anger management class available on the Internet, I would like to provide a frequently asked questions (FAQ) to explain some of the important points to note regarding our world class online anger management classes available through Anger Class Online™

1. How long does it take to complete your program online?
Answer: The shortest class we offer is an 8 hour course. It can not be completed in less than 8 hours no matter what. The pages are timed for the average reading speed of 150 word per minute. Our longest standard class is 26 hours. It will also take 26 hours to complete. It can not be completed any faster.

2. Can your office be contacted and is it possible to visit in person?
Answer: Of course. We offer both live and online classes. Our live anger management programs are court approved and offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week at 6pm. Our corporate office is located at 333 Third Street, Suite 4, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Our office number is (949) 715-2694

3. What is the cost of your online program vs. your live program.
Answer: The shortest lengh class we provide is $195.00 and available through Anger Class Online. We believe this is a fair and reasonable fee for the type and quality program we offer. Our live classes are $35 per class session and we recommend 8-10 sessions. We have seen classes offered online for very little money and they seem too good to be true. The reality is, they probably are to good to be true. Consumers should carefully scrutinize these programs.

4. Does your office have regular office hours and customer service?
Answer: We have 1 full time office manager, 3 contract employees, with a total staff of 5. Either our office manager or Dr. Novick can be reached anytime M-F 9am-6pm each day and all calls that are not answered personally are usually returned within a few hours.

5. Are your online Classes court approved?
Answer: There is a big difference between court acceptance and court approval. Please read our website for more information using the link above. In short, our online anger management classes have been accepted by almost every state in the U.S. This is impart due to our curriculum being provided to courts, judges and probation officers when they request it as well as our ability to show a participants class participation through our online log. Approvals are made on a case by case basis and most state court judges have allowed our participants to take our online anger management classes when the request has been made.

7. Who utilizes your online anger management classes?
Answer: Our courses are commonly used and accepted by courts, probation departments, HR managers, EAP providers, and for personal growth. All of our contact information is available on our website and certificate of completion. Judges, attorneys and other legal officals are well aware of who we are, and the quality programs we offer.

8. Can your program be trusted?
Answer: Customer loyalty and trust is most important to us. Our parent company, AJ Novick Group, Inc is a professional corporation and has been in operation since 2003 and our online courses have been available since 2006. All of our programs are fully guaranteed. While it is rare when our programs are not accepted, in the event that there is an issue, we offer a full refund on the class. Our programs have numerous continuing education approvals and were developed by Drs. Ari Novick, Ph.D. and Tony Fiore, Ph.D., both licensed psychotherapists and anger management experts. A list of client testimonials is also available on our website

If anyone has any questions about our programs, we invite you to contact our company. We would be happy to speak with you or respond to email questions. Our office phone is 949 715-2694 and email is ari@ajnovickgroup.com

Anger Class Online - The industry Standard for Online Anger Management Classes

2009-08-13T18:14:00.001-07:00

Anger Class Online has been the industry leading online anger management class provider since 2006. Their online anger management classes are an ideal resource to complete a court ordered anger management class, a probation requirement, at the request of an employer or simply for self improvement.

What makes Anger Class Online so unique? Their curriculum is one of the finest available. They utilize the renown Century Anger Management model of intervention, a series of 8 tools of anger control. Their online classroom features interactive content, videos, quizzes, email and instructor dialog. Progress reports and final certificate of completion can be downloaded immediately. Nothing needs to be emailed. They offer world class customer care and offer a satisfaction guarantee. They also have been offering live anger management classes for over 6 years.

Why wait to let anger ruin another important relationship. Start your anger management class today from the comfort of your home, office or other internet setting. They offer 8, 12, and 26 hour classes as well as customized class lengths including 16, 22, 36, 40 and 52 hour online classes. Classes are convenient, affordable, effective and registration is fast and secure!

For more information visit Anger Class Online

Anger Class Online adds New Anger Management Courses, 8, 12, 16, 22, 26, 36, and 52 hours

2009-06-01T15:06:00.000-07:00

Anger Class Online, the trusted leader in providing online anger management courses adds a variety of custom length classes to its arsenal of existing high quality classes. Clients who wish to take classes of different duration beyond our 8, 12, and 26 hour format can now have access to 10, 16, 22, 36 and 52 hour online anger management classes.

These new class lengths have been created to meet the needs of our clients who have either been ordered or required to take a specified length or duration program. Our online courses are ideal for court, business and personal growth. All classes (except for our 8 hour program) include video enhancements, didactic instruction, engaging content, pictorials and short quizzes to test comprehension.

All participants are provided with a "proof of enrollment form" along with a "certificate of completion" at the end of course.

To register for our 8, 12, 16, 26, 36 or 52 hour online anger management class, or to visit our Anger Class Online click these links or contact our office at 949 715-2694

Ari Novick, Ph.D.
AJ Novick Group, Inc. - Anger Management

World Class Online Anger Management Classes and Distance Learning Programs

2008-10-20T08:21:00.000-07:00

The AJ Novick Group has been a leader in the field of anger management since 2003. We offer both live in person anger management classes as well as online and home study courses for those that do not have access to a live program, or for those who can not take time away from work or a busy schedule to attend.

Our online anger management classes are the industry leader for taking an anger management program online and are sought out by attorneys, social service agencies, corporations and individuals. Our course curriculum is one of the finest available, developed by licensed psychotherapists, and our programs are also the most widely accepted online courses in the nation. Our internet courses utilize an interactive format with creative content, completely self-paced, convenient 24/7 access, streaming videos, and much more. All programs come with an instant downloadable “proof of enrollment” form as well as a “certificate of completion” when the program is finished. Our programs are also a cost effective way to take the highest quality anger management program available on the internet.

Alternatively, for those that do not have good computer access or simply do not like to look at a monitor we offer our same live anger management class but in a “home study” format. The program is shipped via USPS priority mail in printed form. In comes complete with our client workbook, “Anger Management in the Twenty-First Century”, DVD’s, self-assessments, instructions, proof of enrollment, and other related materials. As with our online programs, our home study anger management classes are also competitively priced and easy to use.

For more information please contact our office:

Ari Novick, Ph.D.
AJ Novick Group, Inc. - Anger Management
Anger Class Online - Online Anger Management Classes

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Anger?

2008-09-19T09:50:00.000-07:00

Whether you are a employer seeking anger management program for an employee or an individual seeking an anger management class for yourself or a loved one it is important to understand some of the signs and symptoms of an “anger problem”.

While there is no diagnosis for “anger management”, we must look at anger similarly to other psychological conditions which cause problems in functioning. Here is a quick list of items which may indicate an anger management problem:

1. Is the anger causing significant problems maintaining relationships?
2. Is the anger causing significant problems maintaining ones occupation or employment?
3. Does the anger last a long time, and is the frequency and duration consistent?
4. Do others notice or comment on your anger, and is there a pattern to your anger
5. Does the anger interfere with ones ability to function in daily life tasks, such as driving, being in crowded public places, etc.
6. Does the anger cause significant impairment not otherwise caused by outside influences such as drugs or alcohol?

For information on our Anger Management Classes or Coaching or for our Online Anger Management Classes, please click these links.

Ari Novick, Ph.D.
AJ Novick Group, Inc. - Anger Management
949 715-2694

Anger Class Online- What Customers Say

2008-08-18T07:50:00.000-07:00

After almost two years as the leading online provider of anger management classes, we have received countless testimonials from our customers. We receive this feedback through the survey we use at the end of our program. Here are just some of the reviews of our world class online anger management class:

"Thank you so much for providing such a quality course. I was told my by employer if I didn't get my anger under control, I might be let go. I learned so much from this program and feel I will be a better person. Thank you Dr. Novick!" Tim K.- San Diego, CA

"When I was looking on the internet trying to find an anger management class, it was hard to tell who was legitimate and who was not. Anger Class Online was the real thing. The 8 tools I learned were so helpful. I even bought the book when I was done so I could show my wife. I had to do this for a court order, but it was so worth it!" Bill P.- Austin, TX

"I travel extensively for my work, so trying to attend a class on any kind of regular basis is nearly impossible. These online anger classes fit perfectly for my schedule, and, to my surprise, I learned so much about how to improve my anger and communication. While the court required that I do this class, I wish I had taken something like this back in high school or junior high." Jennifer L.- Orlando, FL

"After I got the court order to take anger management classes I was so nervous. I didn't know what to expect. Taking my class online was so much fun. I have taken many classes online over the last few years and this program was very sophisticated and presented professionally. I learned skills I never realized would be so important. I highly recommend this anger management program to anyone wanting to improve their skills." Denise R. - Boston, MA

"As a Human Resource director I needed to find a program my employees could take and we couuld monitor the progress and administer the classes. This was exactly what we were lookinfg for, and our staff loved the program. Thanks for providing such a quality service for businesses". Parker G.- San Francisco, CA

For more information on our online anger management classes, visit our website at www.angerclassonline.com or call our office at 949 715-2694

Ari Novick, Ph.D.
AJ Novick Group, Inc. - Anger Management

Anger Management Classes Online- The Wave of the Future

2008-07-21T17:10:00.001-07:00

Why take an anger management class online? Why not? Quality online anger management classes are set up very much the same way any good distance learning program is designed. This is why schools like UCLA, University of Phoenix, Argosy, and hundreds of others have created online courses. They offer the same content as their live counterparts but in an online format.

Online and distance learning education is relatively new, particularly in mental health. Many are unfamiliar with how an online course works and whether or not it is just as effective. While I can not speak for every online anger management course provider, I can say that our online programs available through Anger Class Online are comprehensive, well designed, and ensure quality learning. All participants are required to view content (same as our live classes), short videos, audio, quizzes and exams. There are very few live programs which actually require the participant to pass quizzes in order to receive their certificate of completion. While we do not want to make the barrier to completion difficult, we also feel participants of our classes should be treated like a student, and students much understand the material in order to pass.

Our online anger management classes are well suited for those with a court or legal requirement as well as those who want to deepen their skills in anger and stress management for personal growth.

For more information, please contact our websites below.

Ari Novick, Ph.D.
Anger Class Online- Online Anger Management Classes
AJ Novick Group- Anger Management

Top 8 Reasons to take an Anger Management Class

2008-07-02T17:11:00.000-07:00

The AJ Novick Group has been one of the leading providers of anger management classes for over 5 years. We get referrals for all types of reasons and would like to share why we see people seeking out anger management.

1. They were told by a loved one that their anger scares them

2. They were given a court order by a judge and must take the course

3. They felt taking an anger management class might save their marriage

4. They believe that learning anger management skills might help them keep their job

5. Taking the class was a condition of the their continued employment

6. Couples coming together to learn skills to improve their relationship

7. H.R. manager wanting an executive to take a course as a preventative intervention

8. The individual came to their own realization that the behavior and communication style they use is not working

While taking an anger management class is not the solution to all relationship oriented problems, these courses will teach skills to help improve ones interpersonal skills.

For more information on our Online Anger Management Classes or Live Anger Management Classes, please click on the above links on contact our office.

Ari Novick, Ph.D.
AJ Novick Group, Inc.
Anger Class Online
949 715-2694

Need to take a Court Ordered Anger Management Class?

2008-07-01T16:10:00.000-07:00

Often, anger management classes can be court ordered. Court ordered anger classes are typically mandated due to some type of altercation, most frequently interpersonal. Anger management classes are usually sentenced to an individual for misdemeanor crimes such as simply battery charge, disturbing the peace, or something similar.

Anger management should not be confused with Domestic Violence classes, which almost always are the result of a violent act between a man and a woman or involving children. Anger management, on the contrary, usually has to do with someone loosing their temper and becoming violent or destructive towards someone else or property. Examples of this might be a bar fight, a verbal dispute where the police where called, or cases of destruction of property.

The judge will often require a court ordered anger management class instead serving jail time for the offense. This is a good idea, as spending time in jail does not teach the skills necessary to cope better with ones life in the future.

A quality anger management class should teach skills in assertive communication, empathy and emotional awareness, improving judgment and impulse control, forgiveness, staying calm, improving self-talk, and stress management. A good court approved anger management course should require the participant to comprehend the material and should use a structured curriculum and model.

Anger management classes, while often viewed as punitive by the one required to take the class, may be the saving grace for them in the long run. Anger management classes teach skills to help improve interpersonal relationships. If you were court ordered or you know someone that was court ordered to take an anger management program, it may just be the best thing that has happened to them!

For more information on our anger management classes or online anger management classes, please click the links above or contact our office at 949 715-2694

Ari Novick, Ph.D., LMFT
AJ Novick Group- Anger Management

Warning Signs for Anger Management

2008-07-01T13:26:00.001-07:00

It is often hard to tell when we need to take action against our potentially angry feelings and impulsively. Anger can have extremely damaging effects on our relationships with others and many people say their "bad" behavior happened so fast that they don't even remember doing or saying what they did until it was too late. Below is a list of common "Warning Signs" that might help in better recognizing when an explosive episode is nearing.

Warning Signs

· Feeling overwhelmed during an argument

· Raising voice to an usual level

· Feeling out of control with their temper

· Feeling so much negativity that have difficulty focusing on your thoughts

· Things getting out of hand quickly during discussion

· Inability to think straight when starting to feel hostile

· Thinking to yourself “why can’t I talk more logically?”

· Feel like running during your fights

· Small issues suddenly becoming big ones

· Inability to calm self down during the argument

· Heart racing

· Muscles tensing

If you are experiencing any of the above, this might be a good time to take a look at how to improve your coping skills for anger and stress. Taking an anger management class may be one effective approach for learning new tools for improving your skills in better controlling one of life's most difficult emotions, anger.

Ari Novick, Ph.D.
AJ Novick Group- Anger Management Classes
Anger Class Online- Online Anger Management Classes

When Should a Live or Online Anger Management Class be taken?

2008-06-24T18:48:00.000-07:00

As one of the leading providers on both live and online anger management classes, this question often gets asked by prospective consumers to our programs. There are some fundamental differences between live and online anger management courses. These differences are both in the delivery of the programs as well as the techniques used to teach the material.

The first thing to consider is whether or not an anger management class is the appropriate intervention for ones particular situation. While we offer both court approved anger management classes as well as classes for corporate executives, couples and families, there are varying reasons to attend. Some individuals attend classes because they have been mandated to do so by either the court or probation, while other may have been refereed by their employer, spouse or family member.

Anger management is a class; it is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Anger management should teach skills or tools to participants in areas such as: communication and listening, emotional and social awareness, empathy, improving judgment and impulse control, forgiveness, expectation management, stress management, and a variety of other interventions. If this is not what you were expecting in an anger management class, then you may need to get a referral from your local provider to a more appropriate environment.

Live anger management classes are well suited for those that have schedules that allow themselves to attend a weekly class at the same time each week. I recently had a judge give me this definition: “A live class is defined by a class or program where you are physically at the office location of anger management provider”. Live classes should be taken by a qualified anger management professional or psychotherapist with specialized training in anger management. Some of the advantages of a live class include feedback from other participants, and weekly intervals to practice skills taught in the class.

Online anger management classes are best suited for those that may have a difficult time attending a live class due to a busy work schedule or other family commitments that do no permit them to attend a standing weekly class. An online class is defined by a class that is taken over the Internet through the use of a computer. Online classes are deemed “interactive” when there are either tests or quizzes, chat or forums, video or audio, or a combination of any of these. Online classes, such as the ones we offer at AngerClassOnline.com, are the most accepted and recognized online anger management classes in the nation. Online programs should allow students to access them at varying times throughout the day or night from any internet based computer. Classes should be effective, affordable, and allow flexibility for the participant to take the classes when it is convenient for them.

Ari Novick, Ph.D.
AJ Novick Group, Inc.- Anger Management
Anger Class Online – Online Anger Management Classes

How Online Anger Management Classes Work

2008-06-16T07:08:00.000-07:00

The AJ Novick Group's, Anger Class Online is the standard of excellence in online anger management classes throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. With the advances of technology we have been able to develop and create the highest quality learning experience while still maintaining the integrity of our anger management model and curriculum.

Unlike many other online programs, which are simply just requiring the user the download PDF's or they must be present at certain times during the day for chat's or videos, our online programs are interactive and available 24 hours a day. Anger Class Online uses a combination of content, videos, short quizzes and a new "smart" technology that requires the participant to actually learn, by reteaching material that the participant doesn't understand.

Anger Class Online is the best and most high quality truly online anger management program of its kind. It have been accepted by courts, probation departments, social service agencies and corporations throughout the country. It is ideal for those needing to take a class as part of a court or probation requirement, at the request of their employer, or simply to improve relationships with loved ones. For questions about any of our programs, a real live person can speak with you to answer any questions. A sample of the our programs as well as a course syllabus may be requested at no cost to any court official, judge or H.R. manager. Please call our office at (949) 715-2694.

Ari Novick, Ph.D., LMFT
AJ Novick Group- Anger Management
Anger Class Online

Anger Management Classes- They could save important relationships

2008-06-13T18:13:00.001-07:00

By: Ari Novick, Ph.D., LMFT

Anger is one emotion we all have. For some of us anger is the primary way we express our needs when we get upset. What is interesting about anger is that it is usually a response to some other emotion we are having. Really give it some thought. Think about the last time you were really upset. Were you upset because someone hurt your feelings? Perhaps it was because you felt blamed or were minimized? Anger is usually a secondary response on the “emotional food chain”. There is usually some other emotion that precedes it. Learning to understand our true feelings that get masked by anger is the first way to understand how we can express our anger more effectively.

Taking a class in anger management can be really helpful. Anger management classes are not just for people that broke the law and get sent by the courts. Anger management classes are used by corporations, managers, law offices, school personal, families and volunteer. Most good anger management classes teach skills that many of us just don’t learn in school or in life. You will learn better ways of communicating so that your true feelings and needs get expressed.

Most anger management classes teach skills in assertiveness. Learning to be assertive will help get your feeling, needs, and mood expressed in the most appropriate way. When we speak assertively, we do it in a reasonable tone, we don’t use profanity, we make good eye contact, and we feel good about ourselves. The opposite of being assertive is being aggressive, passive-aggressive or just passive.

You will also learn ways to reduce stress. When we reduce stress we feel better. We also help increase our life expectancy because high levels of stress over prolong period of time can have damaging effects to our bodies (and our minds). Anger management classes will often teach you the skills you need to identify and mange stress in ways you never thought possible.

Most anger management classes also teach skills in increasing our empathy. When we increase our empathy we are better able understand the feelings other people might be experiencing. Becoming more empathic gives us the ability to not get as frustrated with others and have better insight into our own feelings. Many anger management classes teach these skills. They are valuable because they help us become better working with others as well as having stronger more rewarding relationships.

Other important areas to look for when taking a anger management class include skills in forgiveness, improving self-talk and optimism, learning to respond instead of react, and improving judgment and impulse control. These important skills should be taught in an quality anger management program.
The bottom line is, don’t wait to have anger ruin a valued relationship. Anger is an emotion that can be understood. Bad behavior can be unlearned and replaced with more positive and appropriate actions. The more you can understand about your own anger the faster you will be able to do something about it. Most people let anger control their lives. In many cases anger has ruined lives by destroying relationships and dissolving partnerships. Learning skills in an anger management class could change your life for the better. Enroll in a class and try it out. Getting the help you need could save you more than realize.

About the Author:

Dr. Ari Novick is the founder of AJ Novick Group, a leading provider of anger management classes and training. He is the co-author of two popular client workbooks in anger management and is an adjunct faculty member at Pepperdine University. Visit www.ajnovickgroup.com for more information on their live programs and www.angerclassonline.com for their online anger management classes.

Top 5 Angriest Cities in the US

2008-02-06T14:16:00.000-08:00

Anger Class Online has spent a lot of time studying anger trends throughout the country. And now we've compiled a list of the top 5 angriest cities in the country. We came up with our numbers through a number of sources. First, we looked at violent crime statistics, a key indicator in populace anger, courtesy of the FBI Uniform Crime Reports. Then we looked at road range incidents, another key indicator. Finally we looked at AngerClassOnline.com's own sales statistics to see which areas were the biggest purchasers of anger management products are located. Here's what we came up with:

#5. Orlando, FL

Orlando is the home to the world famous "happiest place on earth" and many other popular tourist attractions including Universal Studios, Sea World, Gatorland, and many others. It is host to over 50 million visitors every year. And as a result it's unemployment rate is half the national average. So it shouldn't be a very angry place.

But the crime statistics speak otherwise. Not only does Orlando's violent crime rate 2.8 times the national average, but the aggravated assulat rate is 3.2 times the national average. Although not the highest road rage city in our study it is the highest road rage state. The next highest state being New York.

#4. Johnson, AR

Never heard of it? Another average city in the midwest? Quiet and rural? Maybe. But it's got one statistic going for it. Johnson is the #1 city for road rage in the U.S. So if you're passing through town, the best advice I can give you is drive defensively and no rude gestures to your fellow drivers.

#3. Los Angeles, CA

Another popular tourist destination and home to the entertainment industry. With all the glamour and sunshine, who could possibly be angry here? There is a dark side here. With the city being so spread out, it is the #1 most congested city in the U.S. (second only to San Francisco). With all that congestion, road rage is a real problem here. Los Angeles ranks as the #4 road rage city in the country. And Los Angeles does have its fare share of crime. The city's violent crime rate is 2.1 times the national average.

While L.A. is a wealthy city, the disparity between the "haves" and the "have nots" is extreme. The average house costs around half a million dollars making it one of the top ten least affordable cities in the country.

No wonder that Los Angeles is the "home" of anger management with the most anger management providers of any city in the country.

#2 St. Louis, MO

We all know St. Louis for its beautiful iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch which spans the Mississippi River. It is also home to such institutions as the St. Louis Cardinals and the Anheuser-Busch Brewery.

Unfortunately, it is also the top city in the country for violent crime, with crime 3.1 times the national average. And don't forget to lock you car, because it is 5.2 times more likely to get stolen than any other place in the country.

#1 Detroit, MI

The hub of auto industry, Detroit has ridden car manufactures rise in the 20th century and subsequent fall in the face of international competition. Economics probably have the most to do with making Detroit the angriest city in the country. Although not the top city for all violent crime, it's murder rate is over 5 times the national average. Plus the arson rate is a shocking 6.3 times the national average.

Type "Detroit anger" into google and you'll get over 432,000 results. Even the sports fans get involved. Remember the brawl between the NBA Pacers and the Pistons in 1994? Or the riots after the Detroit Tigers won the World Series in 1984? This is a city that needs better times.

Top 10 Things that Make People Angry!

2008-01-29T13:51:00.000-08:00

On a recent survey offered by our office, listed below are the top 10 reasons people say they get "pissed off and angry":

10. People who drive like idiots, especially those that slow down to look at something going on on the other side of the freeway

9. People who use their text messaging while their having a conversation with you. How insulting is that?

8. People who talk during the movies. What gives? Like, can you be quite for 2 hours without talking?

7. Companies that make you scroll through a zillion options before you can speak to a live person. By the time you get to the live person, your ready to freak out.

6. People who smoke. Come on, can you pick a more disgusting bad habit.

5. People who pass gas on a crowded public elevator. They know they did it, yet they know they can get away with it without being caught. Come on people, find a bathroom or go outside in the fresh air.

4. Gossip. I think that just speaks for itself. Find something real to talk about.

3. Large SUV's with just a driver and no passengers. Do you really need that Escalade? No social conscious here...

2. People who are rude. There is just no good reason for being rude. Are you the one that cuts in line, pulls into a parking spot out of turn, or guilty of #5 above? Get some manners!

1. The number one reason on our survey that makes people mad? Themselves. They allow themselves to get mad and pissed off, when in fact getting mad is a choice!

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