WHAT'S GOOD ABOUT ANGER - Key Persons


JoAnn Darling

Job Titles:
  • Administrator

Lynette J. Hoy

Job Titles:
  • National Certified Counselor
  • NCC, LCPC, CAMS - V, Steve Yeschek, LCSW, CAMS - IV Have Presented Various Anger Management Workshops, Training and Classes
  • President of the Anger Management Institute
Lynette and Steve provide Anger Management Trainer-Specialist conferences and workshops which are offered throughout the year providing CEUs/CEs for leaders and professionals. Our staff agree to abide by the NAMA and AACC ethical codes. What is the Anger Management Institute and CounselCare Connection's Mission? We are committed to honoring God and meeting the needs of people who may be in personal, emotional, mental or relational crisis. We want to provide guidance and resources to help those who are struggling with anger, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, abuse, grief, marriage, family, relationship or spiritual issues. As a licensed, clinical, professional counseling practice, we encourage people to consider healthy options for change and to decide how to change. We help people identify problems and find the spiritual and practical resources which will make life more manageable, and facilitate the healing process. In offering clinical, educational and coaching services, we're committed to a practice that explores the needs that people find most pressing. While one of our specialties is Christian counseling for those seeking that emphasis - we strive to serve people from all backgrounds and beliefs. We are dedicated to helping those who desire to grow in their faith while at the same time respecting the spiritual questions and beliefs each person holds. Mrs. Hoy is the President of the Anger Management Institute. Lynette is a National Certified Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois. Lynette is a Diplomate, Supervisor, Consultant & Anger Management Specialist-V with the National Anger Management Association. She was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by NAMA for her contributions, outstanding service and ethical practice in the area of anger management. Lynette has authored all of the What's Good About Anger? Books and expanded workbooks. Lynette is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional by Evergreen Certifications. She is a regular pre-conference workshop presenter and track leader for the AACC international conferences. She was granted the designation as a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor by the International Board of Christian Counselors. Lynette is the President of CounselCare Connection, P.C. and the Anger Management Institute. Mrs. Hoy oversees, authors and publishes all courses and training curriculum for both the Anger Management Institute and CounselCare Connection, P.C. Lynette was designated an Anger Management Specialist-V by the National Anger Management Association (NAMA) granting her the authority to certify Anger Management Trainers & Specialists (I-IV) through NAMA. Mrs. Hoy founded CounselCare Connection, an organization providing counseling services and resources for individuals and couples dealing with various issues. CounselCare Connection, PC is th publisher of all resources. Lynette is a Critical Incident Stress Management provider, and a crisis counselor with the R-3 Continuum - Crisis Care Network providing counseling and debriefing to various companies.

Steve Yeschek

Job Titles:
  • Anger Management Specialist
  • Vice - President, Director of Anger Coaching, Consulting, Training & Mediation
Steve is an Anger Management Specialist, Diplomate, Supervisor and Consultant with NAMA & the Anger Management Institute. Mr. Yeschek is designated an Anger Management Specialist-1V by the National Anger Management Association granting him the authority to certify Anger Management Specialists through NAMA. Steve brings years of expertise and experience in training, coaching and counseling clients and groups in anger, addictions, mood and behavioral disorders and relationships issues.Steve has been the Director of the Chicagoland Rapha Treatment Centers and is an ordained Pastor . Steve is co-founder and Vice-President of CounselCare Connection, P.C. and co-presenter of the anger management Trainer-Specialist certification workshops. He has been trained in coaching and now trains others in coaching skills.

Ted Griffin

Job Titles:
  • Editor / Writer
The Anger Management Institute programs and resources are based on the seminars Lynette Hoy began presenting in 1998 to groups and counselors. Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-V authored with Ted Griffin as Editor/writer all editions of the book and workbooks. The premise of the books, DVDs and courses demonstrate that anger - though often destructive - is a normal emotion and energy which can be transformed into effective behaviors achieving healthy personal and relationship goals. The second, third, fourth and now fifth editions of the book expand into research based skills, expand on emotional intelligence, include the art of apology and rage. These books are geared for a general audience and community groups. Since 2008 students/clients in classes and groups held in Oak Brook and Cary, Illinois have been participating in outcome studies which demonstrate the curriculum is evidence-based.