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Is Certification in Anger Management Useful for Substance Abuse Counselors and Psychotherapists?

April 26, 2017anger Certification Counselors Management psychotherapists substance abuse useful

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Is Certification in Anger Management Useful for Substance Abuse Counselors and Psychotherapists?

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George Anderson Posted

Anger Management Certification is required in California for all Substance Abuse Counselors. It is reccommended in Texas and New Jersey. Anger management has always been needed in Substance Abuse Treatment. However, it is often neglected.

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Research in substance abuse indicates that unmanaged anger is a common factor in adiction recovery. The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that problems managing anger is one of the prominent symptoms of Post Traumatic Stess Disorder. Given these two factors, should persons treating PTSD or Substance Abuse have training and certification in anger management.