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Certification
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Specialist-I Application
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 Professional Services - Some anger management participants
want a more rigorous approach to anger management. Anger Management Professional
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 Supervision Services - Individuals may become approved Anger
Management Supervisors by completing the NAMA Supervisor Mentored Program
(contact us for details). This designation is for authorized supervisors of individuals in
training programs leading to Anger Management Specialist-I and Anger Management
Specialist-II certification, as well as, for other mental health professionals
seeking anger management case supervision. 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. 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.
This certification requires a minimum of a BA degree or
significant community service experience. Certifies trained individuals to
provide community anger management educational services including Anger
Management Classes and Anger Management Educational Programs. This Certification
is recognized by all courts.
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 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 $100) and provide resume for NAMA
Review.
This designation certifies individuals to provide advanced anger management professional services. This certification requires of ALL candidates a minimum of 6 months (500 hours) work experience as CAMS-I; There are two tracks for qualifying for CAMS-II beyond the experience component. Track 1 - requires a professional mental health state license, and professional liability insurance, plus 5 NAMA CEUs (see CEU Information (PDF).
CEUs
1. Qualified Work Experience Component -2 references
required to document experience.
2.
Supervision Component Supervision must be with a NAMA Authorized Supervisor. Each
Authorized Supervision session = 5 Content Units. Completion of a supervised
clinical review session with a NAMA authorized supervisor. The supervision can
be completed in person or by telephone/skype. The fee for the review session
will be determined by your authorized supervisor.
3.
Application and Examination Component Complete Application (process fee $100) and provide
documentation of CAMS-I, qualified work experience and CEUs. Upon review of
completed Application you will be notified for taking the CAMS-II Examination.
This certification requires previous Anger Management
Specialist-II Certification and a minimum of 5 years of anger management
experience. This designation (also known as 'Authorized Anger Management
Supervisor') certifies individuals to supervise other professionals to become
Anger Management Specialists.
1.
Advanced Anger Management Supervision Training
Component The Advanced Anger Management Supervision Training includes
(at minimum) 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.
Supervision Mentored Program- Completion of the NAMA
Anger Management Supervision Mentored Program.
3.
Application Component Complete Application (process fee $200).
This certification requires previous Anger Management
Specialist III Certification and a minimum of 10 years of anger management
experience. This designation (also known as 'Anger Management Basic Content
Provider') certifies individuals to train other professionals for the Anger
Management Specialist I & II certification, as well as,
other mental health professionals seeking anger management case supervision.
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.
3.
Application Component Complete Application (process fee $300).
This certification requires previous Anger Management
Specialist IV Certification and a minimum of 15 years of anger management field
experience or 1000 . The designation certifies individuals to supervise other
professionals to become Anger Management Specialist I, II, III, IV. 1.
Nomination by the NAMA Board of Directors
3.
Application Component Complete Application .
This certification provides training for students who are
currently enrolled in a university or institution of higher learning to provide
community anger management educational services including Anger Management
Classes and Anger Management Educational Programs. Upon graduation from their
program this certification may be upgraded to CAMS-I by recommendation of a NAMA
approved supervisor.
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 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 $25) and provide resume for NAMA Review.
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