The Surprising Purpose of Anger - Institute of Empowering Communication

Anger has an important purpose in emotional well being. Suppressed, it robs us of inner peace and it can turn into resentment, unexpected explosions and physical symptoms. Fueled, it can result in broken relationships, loss of jobs, or worse.

• Learn a step-by-step process to transform anger into calmer feelings
• Discover the needs underlying anger
• Become aware of internal messages that fuel or suppress anger
• Increase awareness of your triggers and learn a way to reduce reactivity
• Discover the cause of anger within yourself, as opposed to the actions of others
• Learn to meet your needs while preserving your relationships

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) for those new to NVC.  The purpose of this pre-requisite is to maximize learning on the topic of Anger.

Times: Introduction workshop - Friday, November 18, registration at 6:30 pm, workshop 7:00-9:30 pm. Anger workshop - Saturday, November 19, registration at 9:00 am, workshop 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Location: First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301

Format: Instruction, Q&A, fish bowl, work in pairs and small groups

CEUs: Continuing education units are available for LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, and LMFT.  Mental health professionals will learn a powerful and practical process that can enhance their relationships and enrich their work with clients.
Introduction workshop, 2.5 CEUs; Anger workshop, 6 CEUs. Please add $10 per person to total fee.

Presented by: Leslie Ritter-Jenkins, MA and Myra Walden, MA, LCPC

Details & Registration: http://www.empoweringcommunicationinc.net/media/uploads/workshops/Flyer_Anger_with_Leslie_11-19-11.pdf