Description
Synopsis: Some days it appears that the world has gone mad. Sensationalized reports of gang violence, school shootings, workplace violence, and riots inundate our news, and expressed anger at individuals, groups, and the system permeates social media. Where does this come from and, more importantly, what can we do about anger both personally and professionally? In this workshop, the presenter will explore the etiology of anger by examining the impact of personal and social experiences (including trauma) on individuals and groups. The physiology of anger will be explored as will culturally mediated differences in anger expression. The ethical challenges in providing effective clinical care when confronted with angry clients, angry groups, angry co-workers, and angry bosses will be examined. The positive use of the power of anger to respond to social justice needs impacting individuals and groups will be addressed. Finally, we will work to develop a personal framework to allow us to respond both ethically and effectively when anger is self-identified.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Increase understanding of the biological/brain-based etiology of anger in self and others. (Competence, dignity and worth of the person - 1.02, 1.04, 1.05, 2.01
2. Examine the role of personal experiences, including trauma, poor attachment, and marginalization and their relationship to strong or difficult feelings. (Service, social justice, importance of human relationships, competence – 1.02, 1.04, 1.05, 4.01, 4.05,
3. Identify physiological changes and cultural differences related to anger expression and their impact on consumers, groups, and the provider(s) of care. (Dignity and worth of the person, competence, service – 1.02, 1.04, 4.01,
4. Recognize and problem-solve ethical challenges in clinical care produced by angry clients, angry client-systems, angry co-workers, and angry bosses. (Service, dignity and worth of the person, social justice, importance of human relationships, competence – 1.02, 1.04, 1.05, 1.07, 1.10, 1.14, 1.16. 1.17, 2.01, 2.04, 2.08, 2.10, 3.06, 3.10, 4.01, 4.02, 4.05, 5.01 <particularly in the context of providing supervision>, 6.01, 6.04).
5. Develop a personal framework for responding ethically and effectively when anger is identified in oneself or as the result of the therapeutic relationship. (Competence, service, integrity, importance of human relationships – 1.02, 1.04, 1.05, 1.06, 1.07, 1.10, 3.01, 3.02, 4.01, 4.02, 6.01, 6.02, 6.04).
Please Note: This workshop meets the 3 hour ethics requirement by the Maryland BSWE for license renewal.
Please Note: This workshop meets 3 of the 6 hour ethics requirement required by the DC Licensing Board.
