Another Change in the broadcast of the Good Morning America Segment

I regret to inform you all that the broadcast of our anger management segment that is scheduled to appear on Good Morning America has been postponed (from April 25). Mr. Anderson informed me that one of the producers of the show explained to him that the show will likely air next weekend, but she is not sure of which date. We were initially told that it would air today. I do apologize for the confusion. We will update everyone when we have the definitive date for airing.

Thank You.
Rasheed Ahmed
Office ManagerAnderson & Anderson, A.P.C.Trusted Name in Anger Management
Ph: 310-207-3591
Fax: 310-207-6234
http://www.andersonservices.com

Can Insurance be billed for anger management classes?

Quite often, persons seeking Anger Management classes ask if we accept Medi-Cal or private health insurance for payment. Anger is a learned behavior and is not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV). Because of this, insurance cannot be billed for payment of any Anger Management class fees, not even ours. (Ironically, our class fees are lower than the co-pay required by most insurance plans!)
Billing insurance for payment of Anger Management classes is a questionable, if not illegal practice, here's why...For Example:Many licensed mental health providers are diagnosing anger management clients as suffering from depression and then billing managed health care companies. To the credit of the American Psychiatric Association, they have correctly identified problems managing anger as lifestyle issues rather than as defined nervous or mental disorders.The medical and mental health industries use one publication as the standard to classify illnesses. Only those illnesses and conditions listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) are accepted to be medical or mental conditions. Because it is a learned behavior and not a nervous or mental disorder, Anger is not listed. This means that health care providers, including Medi-Cal do not have to pay for the treatment of anger.Since anger is not listed in the DSM, it actually does not exist as a billable medical condition and therefore should not be billed as such. As a trained and certified anger management provider I educate consumers about anger, anger management and anger management intervention. Anger is a normal human emotion. It may become a problem if it is too intense, lasts too long, is physically or mentally harmful to self others or leads to aggression or violence.Unfortunately, major corporations as well as organized professional sports routinely refer their employees and athletes to psychiatrist for anger management and assume that this is what they are receiving. It is not only dishonest, but fraudulent to claim anger as a mental disorder and bill third pay organizations using DSM-IV codes.Anger management is not counseling or psychotherapy. Anger is a learned behavior and can be unlearned through Anger Management classes. Using an established curriculum, a person can learn techniques to gain control over their anger and the issues that trigger it. The success of the person taking these classes depends on their willingness to help themselves and their ability to practice these techniques in their daily lives on a continual basis.

For more information contact

Karina Narduzzi B.A., C.A.M.F.

Positive Solutions Anger Management and Executive Coaching
www.positivesolutions.org
info@positivesolutions.org
661-303-5669

Upcoming television interview on Anger Management

Hello Everyone and Happy Spring,

I would like to invite you to watch “Good Morning America” on Saturday April 25th on the ABC station at 7:00 A.M. featuring an interview with George Anderson. George Anderson is the most widely known professional in the area of anger management. He is the author and creator of the curriculum utilized by Positive Solutions Anger Management and Executive Coaching. This curriculum has been used throughout various groups in the United States as well as, various countries in the world.

This is a great opportunity to understand and discover how this program works. Please contact our office if you have any questions regarding our classes/programs.

As always I appreciate your support.


Best Regards,

Karina Narduzzi B.A., C.A.M.F.
Positive Solutions Anger Management and Executive Coaching
661-303-5669
www.positivesolutions.org
info@positivesolutions.org


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STOP! The anger before it becomes destructive!!! Try these 5 tips!

S: Stop, sense what you are doing. Use your senses/emotions to assess the situation.

T: Time-out: take a time out when you feel that you cannot constructively handle the anger. Remember to breathe and be sure you are calm before going onto the next step.

O: Opportunity: this is an opportunity for you to be positive and use assertive communication.

P: Positive communication: Use the opportunity to communicate in an assertive in positive manner to help solve the problem at hand.


Karina Narduzzi B.A., C.A.M.F.
Positive Solutions Anger Management and Executive Coaching
www.positivesolutions.org

Spring is here, time for some change............

Daily I we are hearing more attention drawn to tragedy and violent situations on the news. After awhile we as human beings may not realize how this exposure to videos and reading the graphic details can really affect us on a subconscious level as well as, slowly desensitize us to these situations. With the constant up to the second news that we have access to, it is important for us to be proactive in not letting the negative take over our lives.

It is healthy to get away from the news and electronics in order to get some relief and relaxation in. We as human beings literally need to unplug!! Unplug by turning off the computer and television. Instead, play a board game with your favorite pal or family. Read a book or take up a new hobby. Get outside and take a walk.

Now that it is the beginning of spring, think about ways to get recharged and take control of your life. Make sure you don’t get caught up in the negative spinning the news tries to put in front of you. I agree it is good to be aware of what is happening, however, when it is not managed properly, it can affect a person negatively. You might have trouble-sleeping, feel as though you can’t relax, become easily agitated, etc.

So as the season changes again, take these steps to get out of the rut you might be in.


Karina Narduzzi B.A., C.A.M.F.
Positive Solutions Anger Management and Executive Coaching
Website www.positivesolutions.org
Email info@positivesolutions.org