Atypical Holiday Referral Pattern
Generally, referrals to anger management/executive coaching during the holiday period tends to be low. Holidays are generally a period for celebration and gaiety rather than a time to examine problems in living.
This year, the reality of the referrals have placed conventional wisdom on its head. We actually received referrals during days and hours in which our offices were closed including Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas. It is too soon to say for certain, but it appears that most of these referrals were prompted by family members or friends of the participants.
Given the number of referrals during this season, it seems like 2006 will be another big year for anger management and executive coaching.
George Anderson, MSW, BCD
posted by George Anderson at 9:18 AM
1 Comments:
At ABC Centers for Self-Improvements our ABC Anger Management referrals were just as high, if not higher, during the last two weeks of the year than other recent periods. I think your comment about referrals being prompted by family and friends could be very relevant. During the holidays, a lot of destructive behaviors may arise before, during and after holiday parties. Perhaps, the additional consumption of alcohol added to the pressures to be "social and celebratory" may contribute as well. Let's also remember that this is the "darkest" part of the year with the shortest days (winter soltice) and the higher likelihood for lower moods (irritability included).
With this in mind, by the middle of November each year, I think all Certified Anger Management Facilitators would serve their clientele well to include exploration of upcoming challenges related to holidays and interpersonal relationships. The Anderson Anger Management program model components of Stress Management, Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence and Anger Management can all be applied with role plays ("cognitive rehearsals") to give our participants the best possible chance of handling the holiday period in a constructive and relationship-enhancing manner.
Here's to a healthy and good new year!
Laurie Brumfield
Co-Director
ABC Anger Management
West Los Angeles, California
(310) 384-4439
11:45 AM
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