Carl Schneider and Marcia Weiss teach classes on a variety of topics, including career and job hunting skills, relationships and creativity.
Anger Management Class
Does anger scare you? Do you sometimes “go overboard” in your reactions? Do you have trouble expressing your needs when you’re irritated? Many people learn that “getting angry” is bad and try (unsuccessfully) to avoid it. But how can we handle anger effectively when people or events annoy us? Through Anger Management class, you’ll learn to understand your reactions to day-to-day events, identify your hurt, anger and other feelings, separate angry feelings from angry behavior and understand the sources of anger. Learn how you express your anger and how your anger affects others. Try out new approaches to anger management and develop a more effective style that supports your relationships, reduces hurt, and promotes collaborative problem solving. Develop the skills for successful work and love relationships.
5 Mondays from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Begins Jan. 25, 2010
Meets at the Cambridge office of Collaborative Psychotherapy.
Cost: $122.00
Register for class through www.ccae.org
Former Anger Management students said the class provided:
“An easy, comfortable learning experience.”
“Surprisingly informative and insightful.”
“Calm, relaxing environment to talk about issues; sharing feedback with each other.”
”It was good to listen to other people telling about their anger. You feel like you’re not the only one who is angry.”
“Very thought provoking in terms of components of anger. (I) learned that arguing and fighting comes from feeling weak even though I am strong – If I tap into feeling strong that I won’t need to argue.It would help everyone. It’s a very positive experience. It was fun. There is so much to learn.”
” A great, productive way to learn more about your anger and ultimately your self.”
I felt the class really opened my eyes about self awareness (and) about …(understanding) what I am really angry about.”
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People Skills Class
This course will help you understand people better – others – as well as yourself. It will also help you come across better so you are more successful in your personal and rofessional relationships.
Improve your leadership, communication, anger management, conflict resolution, collaboration, and negotiation abilities. Find compassionate ways to relate to others that demonstrate an understanding of their needs and a respect for your own. Professionals, entrepreneurs, business people, managers, the unemployed, and leaders of all kinds must rely on their people skills to persuade and influence. Effective people skills are mandatory for successful personal relationships as well.
Readings, discussions and practice exercises hone your style, skills, and strengths. Develop a repertoire of ways to respond to challenging, stressful, and everyday situations better with your polished people skills. Limited to 10.
5 Thursdays from 6:30-7:45 pm.
Begins Feb. 18, 2010
Meets at the Cambridge office of Collaborative Psychotherapy
Cost: $113.00
Register for class through www.ccae.org
Former People Skills Students said about the class:
”Interesting and {provided} very helpful literature.”
“{Offered) interesting discussions”
”{introduced me to} Interesting people”
“Marcia is very good at guiding discussion.”
“The setting and atmosphere are very comfortable and conducive to open conversation”
“People give helpful and constructive feedback”
“Supportive environment”
“Interesting and informative readings and assignments”
“Aha moments” (that) yes, I am contributing to this situation/ relationship, too and I have the power to change my own behavior.”
“Opportunity to look at interactions.”
See the common threads to the issues