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Presenters James Bedell, PsyD., Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, & Steve Yeschek, LCSW
are all anger management supervisors, consultants, diplomates and credentialed as “Anger Management Specialist-IV” by the National Anger Management Association.

LOCATION: WHEATON BIBLE CHURCH, 27w500 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185.

NEAREST HOTELS: HOLIDAY INN, (1.8 miles from the church) 150 SO. GARY AVE. CAROL STREAM, IL 60188 1-800-800-6509 or 1-630-665-3000. Download the Holiday Inn code for the Group rate. This hotel provides free shuttle to/from church and a full breakfast.

HAMPTON INN (1.5 miles from church), 205 WEST NORTH AVENUE, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188 1-630-681-9200 (no shuttle service provided) *You will need transportation to/from the airport and workshops.


CLOSEST AIRPORT: CHICAGO-O'HARE



About the Trainers/Presenters:


James Bedell, Psy.D., Is a licensed clinical psychologist has been in practice for 30 years. Dr. Bedell, a Certified Anger Management Trainer/Professional, is the Clinical Director of CounselCare Connection, P.C. and the Anger Management Institute. He is also the Director of the testing division for both organizations. His practice is located at Cornerstone Counseling Center in Cary, Illinois and concentrates on marriage, family, individual, and group counseling, as well as psychological testing and evaluations.

Dr. Bedell has been an instructor in psychology at Columbia College. He has developed numerous programs and a curriculum for seminaries geared for pastors. Dr. Bedell has been a frequent speaker and retreat leader, focusing on marriage enrichment, father-son issues, men’s issues, father wounds, etc. Dr. Bedell holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, masters work in theology and integration of counseling methods from Trinity International University, and an undergraduate degree (Summa Cum Laude) from Bradley University with a double major in psychology and philosophy.


Lynette J. Hoy, NCC, LCPC, is a marriage and family counselor, crisis counselor and cofounder of CounselCare Connection, P.C. Mrs. Hoy is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois. She is an approved NAMA: Anger Management Specialist-IV, a NAMA Anger Management Supervisor, Consultant and Diplomate. Lynette is also President of the Anger Management Institute in DuPage, Illinois and a Domestic Violence Advocate. She holds a Master's Degree in Community and Family Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from North Park College. As the co-founder of the Anger Management Institute, Mrs. Hoy has authored anger management courses for court-ordered individuals and provides trainer certificates for leaders and counselors who desire to teach anger management and lead groups. She is a speaker, writer and seminar presenter for community groups and professional organizations.


Steve Yeschek, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and co-founder of CounselCare Connection, P.C. and the Anger Management Institute. Steve was the Director of the Rapha Treatment Center in Chicago for 9 years and has extensive inpatient, out-patient and group experience as a professional in the counseling field. Mr. Yeschek has a Master’s in Social Work degree from Tulane University, School of Social Work in New Orleans, LA. and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire, WI. Mr. Yeschek is an approved NAMA: Anger Management Specialist-IV, a NAMA Anger Management Supervisor, Consultant and Diplomate. Steve specializes in counseling individuals with anger, addictions, mood and behavioral disorders and relationship issues. He facilitates the AMI anger management groups and coaches individuals at the Oak Brook office and by phone. Steve is a contributor to the anger management curriculum. He is an Associate Pastor overseeing the caring ministries and support programs at a church in Crystal Lake, IL.


Cancellation Policy: Refunds can be made only if requested in writing to: Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC, CounselCare Connection P.C., 2000 Spring Rd., Suite 603, Oak Brook, IL 60523 and postmarked no later 7 business days prior to workshops. Refunds are subject to a $25.00 service charge. One person may substitute for another on the condition that a letter from the original registrant authorizing the substitution accompanies the new registrant. In the event that CCC finds it necessary to cancel this course for any reason beyond our control, notice will be given to all registrants as soon as possible and a complete refund of registration fees paid will be given to all registrants affected. CCC reserves the right to substitute a qualified presenter should an emergency or sickness impact the scheduled presenter.