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A number of
organizations have utilized Dr. Freeman's services as a Critical
Incident Debriefing / Anger
Management / Stress Management Coach. This extremely successful,
proprietary process
is viewed as an investment
in senior executives and key employees/associates. Dr. Freeman also
works with professional athletes, musicians and entertainers...along with domestic
(spouse) and
court-appointed situations.
The reasons for
investing in a valued key employee may vary. Most organizations that
introduce an employee to this process are sending the positive
message -- "We value you. We want things to work out so that you
can be the best at what you do...for a long time." In some
situations, this process
may be viewed as a last-ditch effort to salvage a stellar career
that has been interrupted by any of the following:
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outburst(s) of
rage (throwing things, loud talking, etc.)
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sexually-inappropriate
gesture(s) or comment(s)
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racist
or prejudicial remark(s)
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stress --
causing reduction in performance
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personal grief
-- causing a lack of performance
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threats of
workplace violence
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domestic
situations impacting work performance
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unless spouse
changes...threat of divorce/separation
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-- CRITICAL
INCIDENT DEBRIEFING --
THTM
(Ten hour/Three month) Process
Dr. Freeman specializes in situations
that may be referred to as CID -- "Critical
Incident Debriefings". The reason why they are
viewed as "critical" is because something verifiable has happened
(or a series of incidents) causing strain with the internal/external
relationships at the organization, perhaps resulting in the lowering
of morale and productivity.
In some cases
there is the reality of a lawsuit (or threat of such) because of
a recent critical incident or two. In other
cases this program is viewed as more of a "preventative maintenance"
measure. Dr. Freeman is skilled at customizing the THTM process so that
it fits
for each situation, whether a person comes voluntarily or
is court-appointed. Strong feelings of resistance to engaging in a CID process like
this is quite normal for many clients -- especially when told to do so.
Joel is comfortable coaching clients who may feel that the
allegations are unjust.
Freeman specializes in working with
high-energy, high profile, "Type-A" individuals who are looking for absolute
confidentiality.
A seasoned veteran, Dr.
Freeman is a State-certified professional counselor, prolific
author and world traveler (50+ countries). He is multiculturally
astute.
Dr. Freeman
is virtually unshockable --
having coached a number of professional athletes, politicians,
high-powered CEOs and other senior executives over the years. Joel views each
person with utmost respect and dignity, regardless the situation.
For 19 years Dr. Freeman served as mentor/chaplain to the NBA
Washington Bullets/Wizards ('78-'98). During
that time he worked (and still does) with a lot of professional
athletes behind the scenes. He learned that it takes a big ego (the
word is used in the most positive light) to play at the pro level.
Perhaps we can substitute "ego" with the word "confidence."
CEOs and other senior executives
are similar to professional athletes in many ways. It takes a lot
of confidence to play and work at their respective levels.
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Dr. Freeman states, "It is hard for me to put
into words how I do what I do, but somehow,
because of the years of training and experience, I
am able to relate to skilled and high-net-worth
individuals who function at impressive levels of
excellence in their careers. The chemistry that
begins with the face-to-face meeting helps. But
also I am able to bring in sound advice that the
executive or athlete starts to implement.
"Emotional pain is the greatest change agent in anyone. No one
wants to change more than the person who is
dealing with rage/stress issues. Once
they experience the initial positive changes,
hope begins to bloom within and then we build,
incrementally, upon that hope.
"Denial is
part of the challenge, but I have certain
techniques I use early on in the THTM Process
designed to gently challenge denial, blindness
to negative behavior, or outright justification
of negative behavior."
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A one-day seminar dealing with
anger management or stress management doesn't begin to touch the
deep-rooted issues generally associated with events surrounding
the need for the CID process. It is easy to mask the contributing
issues for 6 hours and get a certificate for attendance.
That's why Dr. Freeman developed
the THTM (ten-hour/three-month) Process. He wanted something that
would blend a longer period of time mixed with the immersion in
practical principles that provide tools and skills for anger
management.
The time element is necessary,
because the "flight into health," passive and/or aggressive
resistance and other human defense mechanisms need to be smoked
out in the first few weeks before the skills and tools can work in
an authentic manner.
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An additional tool we can use
is the customized online 360 Feedback
instrument. This is
designed to help provide a more complete understanding of the
strengths and vulnerabilities of the one being coached. The data
that emerges will give a more complete foundation for the entire
coaching process.
This process may be viewed as an effort to make someone more
"promotable" -- taking an "A" rated employee and
making him or her "A+". Or developing the interpersonal
skills of a technically competent key employee.
If you are an HR
person viewing this option for some key employees in your
organization, let's discuss ideas on how to roll out a program so
that will be viewed as a positive benefit. If done right, this
program can cause employees to clamor to be a part of it, rather
than be viewed as the dog with fleas -- "What's wrong
with him/her?"
-- (Dr. Freeman's cell: 410.991.9718).
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ADVANTAGES ~
It will
enhance his/her personal leadership skills, abilities and
understanding.
It provides a gentle accountability for personal growth.
It will provide new, fresh direction -- objectivity.
It will enhance his/her promotion potential.
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