Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS)
CAMS- credentials
The NAMA - Certified Anger Management Specialist-I, II, III, IV, V (CAMS-I, CAMS-II, CAMS-III, CAMS-IV, CAMS-V) have been developed in response to the increased global call for accessible and effective anger management services and the accompanying need to provide training programs for mental health providers including professional counselors, chaplains, certified coaches, educators, social workers, psychotherapists, psychologists, pastors, social workers, psychiatrists, substance abuse and domestic violence counselors and other professionals working in community settings.
NAMA Certified Anger Management Specialist standardization offers professionals, schools, hospitals, agencies, and organizations an opportunity to expand their services by including anger management programs.
CAMS-I (Certified Anger Management Specialist-I) - Anger Management Classes/Educational Services - Some anger management participants are court mandated to take classes as a condition of probation, or by their employer. These are individuals who generally are not seeking traditional mental health services, but rather an educational approach. Their freedom and/or livelihood may depend on the completion of a recognized anger management program or classes. The Anger Management Specialist-I Certification (see requirements below) is designed to fill this need.
CAMS-II (Certified Anger Management Specialist-II) - Anger Management Clinical Services - Some anger management participants want a more rigorous approach to anger management. Anger Management Clinical Services includes various clinical and evidence-based mental health approaches by an Anger Management Specialist-II (see requirements below) who is a professional thoroughly trained to work with complex anger management issues. Anger management professional services are not traditional psychotherapy or group counseling—rather it is a complex combination of insights from various psychological traditions that requires additional training in anger management skills, concepts, and techniques.
CAMS-III (Certified Anger Management Specialist-III) - Anger Management Advanced Services - Individuals may become approved for Anger Management Advanced Services by completing a NAMA Advanced Services Mentored Program (contact us for details). This designation is for those who provide anger management advanced services for individuals, groups, organizations, as well as, for other mental health professionals seeking anger management services. (PROCESS ON HOLD)
CAMS-IV (Certified Anger Management Specialist-IV) - Anger Management Content Providers - Individuals may become approved Anger Management Content Providers by qualifying for Anger Management Specialist-III Certification (Mentored Program) and by approval of their Training Curriculum. This designation is for facilitation of training programs for individuals to obtain the Specialist-I and II certifications as well as, for other mental health professionals seeking anger management case supervision. (PROCESS ON HOLD)
CAMS-V (Certified Anger Management Specialist-V) - Distinguished Anger Management Leaders - This designation is reserved for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of anger management in research, theory development, publications, and leadership. The NAMA Board of Directors periodically determines this designation.
1. Basic Anger Management Content Component
Completion of a Basic Anger Management Content program sponsored by or approved by NAMA. Approved programs include (at minimum) an overview of anger problems, an understanding of the nature of anger, anger management skills & concepts, utilization of anger log and the role of trigger thoughts, and an understanding of brain functioning, cognitive distortion, the role of communication and assertiveness, the role of empathy, the role of stress, and the role of consequences.
2. Supervision Component
Completion of a minimum of 4 (30 minute) sessions of anger management supervision with a NAMA approved supervisor. This supervision can be arranged by appointment in person, by telephone, or by teleconference. A fee for the Supervision sessions will be charged beyond the cost of the Basic Content.
3. Application Component
Complete Application (fee $125) and provide resume for NAMA Review.
1. Requires a professional mental health state license or a recognized substance abuse certification, and professional liability insurance.
NAMA Certified Anger Management Specialist standardization offers professionals, schools, hospitals, agencies, and organizations an opportunity to expand their services by including anger management programs.
CAMS-I (Certified Anger Management Specialist-I) - Anger Management Classes/Educational Services - Some anger management participants are court mandated to take classes as a condition of probation, or by their employer. These are individuals who generally are not seeking traditional mental health services, but rather an educational approach. Their freedom and/or livelihood may depend on the completion of a recognized anger management program or classes. The Anger Management Specialist-I Certification (see requirements below) is designed to fill this need.
CAMS-II (Certified Anger Management Specialist-II) - Anger Management Clinical Services - Some anger management participants want a more rigorous approach to anger management. Anger Management Clinical Services includes various clinical and evidence-based mental health approaches by an Anger Management Specialist-II (see requirements below) who is a professional thoroughly trained to work with complex anger management issues. Anger management professional services are not traditional psychotherapy or group counseling—rather it is a complex combination of insights from various psychological traditions that requires additional training in anger management skills, concepts, and techniques.
CAMS-III (Certified Anger Management Specialist-III) - Anger Management Advanced Services - Individuals may become approved for Anger Management Advanced Services by completing a NAMA Advanced Services Mentored Program (contact us for details). This designation is for those who provide anger management advanced services for individuals, groups, organizations, as well as, for other mental health professionals seeking anger management services. (PROCESS ON HOLD)
CAMS-IV (Certified Anger Management Specialist-IV) - Anger Management Content Providers - Individuals may become approved Anger Management Content Providers by qualifying for Anger Management Specialist-III Certification (Mentored Program) and by approval of their Training Curriculum. This designation is for facilitation of training programs for individuals to obtain the Specialist-I and II certifications as well as, for other mental health professionals seeking anger management case supervision. (PROCESS ON HOLD)
CAMS-V (Certified Anger Management Specialist-V) - Distinguished Anger Management Leaders - This designation is reserved for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of anger management in research, theory development, publications, and leadership. The NAMA Board of Directors periodically determines this designation.
- Requirements for Anger Management Specialist-I Certification
1. Basic Anger Management Content Component
Completion of a Basic Anger Management Content program sponsored by or approved by NAMA. Approved programs include (at minimum) an overview of anger problems, an understanding of the nature of anger, anger management skills & concepts, utilization of anger log and the role of trigger thoughts, and an understanding of brain functioning, cognitive distortion, the role of communication and assertiveness, the role of empathy, the role of stress, and the role of consequences.
2. Supervision Component
Completion of a minimum of 4 (30 minute) sessions of anger management supervision with a NAMA approved supervisor. This supervision can be arranged by appointment in person, by telephone, or by teleconference. A fee for the Supervision sessions will be charged beyond the cost of the Basic Content.
3. Application Component
Complete Application (fee $125) and provide resume for NAMA Review.
- Requirements for Anger Management Specialist-II Certification
1. Requires a professional mental health state license or a recognized substance abuse certification, and professional liability insurance.
2. Application and Examination Component
Complete Application (process fee $150) and provide documentation of NAMA Authorized CAMS course completion. Upon review of completed Application you will receive CAMS-II and NAMA Member certificates.
1. Supervision Mentored Program- Completion of the NAMA Anger Management Supervision Mentored Program.
The Advanced Anger Management Supervision Training may include a specialized understanding of the supervision process, a continued understanding of anger problems from various mental health perspectives, advanced anger management skills & concepts, an advanced understanding of brain functioning, an advanced knowledge of communication and assertiveness issues, an advanced understanding of the role of empathy and perspective taking, an advanced understanding of stress management, and the role of consciousness and awareness in anger management. The Training also includes specified goals, objectives, and approaches to be used in the supervision process.
2. Application Component
3. Complete Application (process fee $200).
1. Basic Anger Management Content Curriculum Component
Submission of a comprehensive Basic Anger Management Content Curriculum for training of individuals as Anger Management Specialist-I. The curriculum will include (at minimum) an overview of anger problems, an understanding of the nature of anger, anger management skills & concepts, utilization of anger log and the role of trigger thoughts, an understanding of brain functioning in anger management, cognitive distortion, the role of communication and assertiveness, role of empathy and perspective, role of stress, and the role of consequences. The Curriculum will also include specified goals, objectives, and activities to be used in the Basic Anger Management Content training.
2. Basic Content Mentored Program- Completion of the NAMA Anger Management Basic Content Mentored Program. (contact for details)
3. Application Component
Complete Application (process fee $250).
1. Nomination by the NAMA Board of Directors
3. Application Component
Complete Application.
Complete Application (process fee $150) and provide documentation of NAMA Authorized CAMS course completion. Upon review of completed Application you will receive CAMS-II and NAMA Member certificates.
- Requirements for Anger Management Specialist-III Certification (PROCESS ON HOLD)
1. Supervision Mentored Program- Completion of the NAMA Anger Management Supervision Mentored Program.
The Advanced Anger Management Supervision Training may include a specialized understanding of the supervision process, a continued understanding of anger problems from various mental health perspectives, advanced anger management skills & concepts, an advanced understanding of brain functioning, an advanced knowledge of communication and assertiveness issues, an advanced understanding of the role of empathy and perspective taking, an advanced understanding of stress management, and the role of consciousness and awareness in anger management. The Training also includes specified goals, objectives, and approaches to be used in the supervision process.
2. Application Component
3. Complete Application (process fee $200).
- Requirements for Anger Management Specialist-IV Certification - Approved Anger Management Content Provider (PROCESS ON HOLD)
1. Basic Anger Management Content Curriculum Component
Submission of a comprehensive Basic Anger Management Content Curriculum for training of individuals as Anger Management Specialist-I. The curriculum will include (at minimum) an overview of anger problems, an understanding of the nature of anger, anger management skills & concepts, utilization of anger log and the role of trigger thoughts, an understanding of brain functioning in anger management, cognitive distortion, the role of communication and assertiveness, role of empathy and perspective, role of stress, and the role of consequences. The Curriculum will also include specified goals, objectives, and activities to be used in the Basic Anger Management Content training.
2. Basic Content Mentored Program- Completion of the NAMA Anger Management Basic Content Mentored Program. (contact for details)
3. Application Component
Complete Application (process fee $250).
- Requirements for Anger Management Specialist-V Certification -
1. Nomination by the NAMA Board of Directors
3. Application Component
Complete Application.