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Difficulties in acknowledging, processing and being with others’ anger abound in our society generally and can be experienced by practitioners. I believe that these difficulties originate from a range of misunderstandings about its nature.

I present theoretical models which invite personal exploration and dialogue, supporting practitioners to deepen their understanding of their own anger and rage processes which in turn support their work with clients. A sense of community is fostered which helps to dissolve cultural, familial and professional shame about these issues;

Some crucial principles that underpin my work are that anger and rage:-

• are different psychological and emotional processes and have different aetiologies
  
  
• have different relational needs and require different interventions
  

and, most importantly,

• require a relational approach

This training offers

• information about anger and rage
  
• theoretical models that I have developed to facilitate the understanding and processing of anger and rage including a brief relational intervention model for rage and a preventative approach to managing rage in residential settings
  
• clarification of how cognitive and relational therapy models support or hinder work with clients
  
• small and large group discussions which enable participants to explore their personal and professional experience of, and relationship to, anger and rage
  and
  
• opportunities to integrate learning through skills practice
  
• a supervision slot for the exploration of workplace and practice issues

Presenter Profile Sue Parker Hall MSc, BSc, Adv Dip Couns, Cert Ed MBACP (accred)   Sue is a BACP accredited therapist, an HE lecturer on the University of Plymouth BA (Hons) in Counselling programme at Cornwall College and a therapist in private practice. She facilitates personal and professional development and receives referrals from a range of statutory and voluntary agencies as well as accepting self-referrals.   Sue has presented her work at national conferences across the UK, in Ireland and in Malta. She is author of 'Anger, Rage & Relationship: An Empathic Approach to Anger Management' which has gone to press with Routledge publishers and will be available in mid- August, 2008. Participant comments about Sue Parker Hall 'Sue is a warm and safe woman who facilitated this group excellently......her belief and passion in the subject was obvious and inspirational.'

Booking There are places available. Cost is £ for the weekend and includes hot and delicious lunches. Please let me know of any special dietary requirements. To book your place, send a cheque for £  made payable to 'Sue Parker Hall' to Eason Cottage, 1 Blacksmiths Lane, Connor Downs, Hayle, TR27 5DR or To reserve your place (payment in full secures your place) contact me by e-mail or on 01736 753410  or online at: empathic-anger-management.co.uk

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