HOW TO MASTER YOUR EMOTIONS: Strategies for managing anger and stress presented by Paul Hardy, D.Min, MAC

HOW TO MASTER YOUR EMOTIONS:
Strategies for managing anger and stress.

Presented by Paul Hardy, D. Min, MAC

Workshop Level: All Levels

Program Description:
84% of people surveyed said Americans are angrier today compared with a generation ago. In this presentation we will explore ways to break down barriers and help clients open up about the causes of their anger, acknowledging the roots of their choices so they will no longer run from their feelings or refuse to share them with others. Young adults are still in the process of developing effective coping strategies. (American Psychological Association, 2017), So, they typically report higher levels of stress than middle-aged or older adults. For example, they are more likely to use maladaptive coping strategies, (smoking, substance use, and drinking alcohol), more than older adults There is also evidence that young adulthood is a critical period for the development of emotional maturity and emotion regulation. (Zimmermann & Iwanski). In this webinar we will present and focus on the practical aspects of emotional regulation.

Learning Objectives: After attending this workshop, it is expected that participants be able to:
• Recognize the sequence and process of anger.
• Integrate a system to understand personal stressful situations.
• Demonstrate the use of the anger wheel for stress management with clients.
• Apply the “CALM” method to prepare clients to deal with anger.

About the Presenter (brief bio)
Dr. Paul is a passionate leader in the field of substance abuse counseling, trauma recovery, and relapse prevention. He is an educator at heart, experienced keynote speaker, author, and conference presenter. He is a champion for those who struggle with addictions, compulsive behaviors, and traumatic experiences.
• He earned a D. Min from Liberty University in Pastoral Counseling.
• He is the Founder and Clinical Director of the Recovery for Life Treatment Center, Affordable Substance Abuse Treatment programs, and Recovery for Life Sober Living Men’s Homes.
• He is a Master Addictions Counselor with the NAADAC.
• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and approved CSAC Supervisor with the State of Virginia.

He maintains a busy private counseling practice and has published several books:
• HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR LOSS: Waves of Grace. Paul Hardy, 2022. Kindle Desktop Publishing (Amazon).
• HOW TO MASTER YOUR EMOTIONS: Strategies for managing anger and stress. Paul Hardy, 2024. Kindle Desktop Publishing (Amazon).
• BETTER CHOICES, BIGGER CHANGES: Becoming a Better Person Without Substance Abuse. Paul Hardy, 2019. Self-Published.
• LETTING GO, LIVING FREE: Your Personal Roadmap to Spiritual Healing and Intimacy with God. Paul Hardy, 2020. Kindle Desktop Publishing (Amazon).
• REDEEMING THE TEARS, Paul Hardy and Ben Colter, 2005. Lifeway Publishers.
• STOP THE MADNESS, Ben Colter and Paul Hardy, 2005. Serendipity House.

Disclosures (conflicts of interest):
 Neither my immediate family nor I have any financial relationship with commercial entities that may be
relevant to this presentation.
 The views expressed in this presentation are my own and do not reflect those of my employer.
References (at least 3 current references from peer-reviewed publications):
• Lochman, J. E., Palardy, N. R., McElroy, H. K., Phillips, N., & Holmes, K. J. (2004). Anger management interventions.Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 1(1), 47–56. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0100283
• Powell, T.; Wegmann, K.M.; Backode, E. Coping and Post-Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents after an Acute Onset Disaster: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 4865. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18094865
• Smith, K.E., Pollak, S.D. Early life stress and development: potential mechanisms for adverse outcomes. J Neurodevelop Disord 12, 34 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s11689-020-09337-y
• Tafrate, Raymond Chip and and Kassinove, Howard. Anger Management for Everyone, (2019). Impact Publishers. An imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 5674 Shattuck Avenue. Oakland, CA 94609 www.newharbinger.com