The Future of Anger Management

Dramatic changes are occurring daily in the new emerging specialization of anger management. While there may not be agreement of the definition of anger management, there is general agreement on the need for anger management to address a wide range of issues related to person directed aggression. The entire world has indeed become less emotionally intelligent. The lack of civility in all areas of life is on display everywhere.



Our emotions are perhaps the greatest potential source of uniting all members of the human race. This is what makes us uniquely human. Unfortunately, it is clear for all to see that our religious, cultural and political beliefs have not united us. Far too often, in fact, they have even divided us further. Emotions on the other hand are universal and teach us about ourselves as well as a greater appreciation of the feelings, needs and wants of others.



Here are some of our basic human emotions:



Empathy is the ability to understand some else’s feelings.
Compassion is the ability to care about and give to someone else.
Cooperation is the ability to work together to achieve a common goal.
Forgiveness is the ability to pardon someone for a grievance against you or someone or something you care about.


All of these common emotions have the potential to unite us people. Our thoughts may tend to divide us, whereas our emotions, if give the chance will unite us. These are some of the basic skills taught by reputable anger management classes.



The Texas State Legislature is currently debating a major reorganization of its criminal justice system. I predict that out of this legislation will emerge the nation’s first standards for Certified Anger Management Providers. The American Association of Anger Management Providers is already working with Senator Whitmire to assure proper safeguards for consumers.



Following close on the heels of the Texas legislation, I predict that California will act out of necessity to define in stature, the standards for all certified anger management providers.



I predict that Medical Licensing Boards in all states will accept the current standards initiated by the American Association of Anger Management Providers for Certified Anger Management Providers in lieu of State regulated standards. This action will be driven by the new standards recently adopted by the Joint Commission of Hospital Accreditation relative to “disruptive physicians”.



Finally, I predict that the American Association of Anger Management Providers will assume the role of the official voice of professional anger management providers throughout the United States.



George Andeson, MSW, BCD, CAMF

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George Anderson, MSW, BCD, CAMF
Diplomate, American Association of Anger Management Providers
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