Introducing Sandi Harmer

I want to introduce you to Sandi Harmer, one of our exceptional Certified Anger Solutions(TM) Trainers, who lives in Kanata, Ontario (west of Ottawa). Sandi has published a wonderful new children's book entitled, Grumblies and Rainbows in Crayonland. We hope to have Sandi in our lineup of dynamic and varied speakers for this year's CAASP Conference. There is not enough that I can say about Sandi. She is a multi-talented, gentle-spirited person with a huge heart, and a wonderful sense of humour. A good friend, and an amazing trainer! Sandi is a terrific addition to any team, and I'm proud to have her as a member of the CAASP.

Sandi Harmer, is an international speaker on women and children’s issues and has over 35 years experience working with children. Sandi wrote, hosted and produced an award winning children’s television show, The Jellybeans Show. She received the Community Builder Award (United Way) and her name is inscribed on the Wall of Inspiration at Ottawa City Hall. Sandi was nominated for the Dr. Dan Offord Excellency Award 2006 for working with children and was nominated for the Women of Distinction Award 2007 in Education, Training and Development for the National Capital Region YM-YWCA. She is a published author of two training manuals sold worldwide. Sandi lives in Kanata, ON. She is the mother of two children and grandmother of five. Information on how to order Sandi's book will be coming soon.

Gerry Visca - A Dynamo of Inspiration!

Gerry Visca of the IGNITE Idea Centre and Red Chair Branding, will be one of the great dynamic speakers sharing his inspirational and practical ideas with the attendees of the First Annual CAASP Retreat. Click and watch this short video - nothing I could say could describe Gerry's enthusiasm and passion any more than he can himself. I'm sure you'll agree - this fellow is worth coming out for!
http://www.redchairbranding.com/av/Red_Chair_-_Video_Blast_A_256k.wmv

About the CAASP

For several years now, we (that is certified Anger Solutions(TM) Trainers and Facilitators) tossed around the idea of creating a forum whereby certified Anger Solutions(TM) counsellors, coaches and certified trainers could come together to share best practices, ideas on tailoring the program, and to help each other apply for program funding from various community and government bodies. We finally put that dialogue into action, and in January of 2007, we launched the CAASP. http://www.angersolution.com/association.php

The Canadian Association of Anger Solution(TM) Professionals is dedicated to enhancing the
excellence, enhancement, and professionalism of Anger Solutions(TM) Practitioners, Trainers, and Coaches. The CAASP's temporary website is currently partnered with BRC's until our permanent home on the web is established and fully functional. Members have access to a discussion board through Google Groups (go to http://www.groups.google.com/ and search Canadian Association of Anger Solutions Professionals), blogs (located here at http://angerpros.blogspot.com/), continuing education opportunities, and of course, an annual retreat. My many many thanks to Sandi Harmer (Eastern Ontario) and Tom Caswell (Northern Ontario) for their assistance in planning and executing the plans for the CAASP, and to all of our Certified Trainers and Facilitators for their continued commitment to letting the world in on what we already know - that Anger Solutions(TM) is one of the most effective tools for helping people to resolve their anger and take control of their emotions!

Membership Information is available on the website - http://www.angersolution.com/caaspmembership.php. Membership levels range from Student to Organization. The association's Code of Ethics is also on the site, and there is a list of our certified trainers and facilitators on the site. We hope you will join in our excitement at this next step in the evolution of the program, and that we can count on your involvement.

Don't forget to save the date! September 10-12, 2008 in Barrie, Ontario - the First Annual CAASP Retreat - "Ignite Your Passion!"