Anger Management & Parenting Classes | Coaching & Counseling | Online Drug, DUI* & Alcohol Awareness Classes | Disruptive Physician Programs| Online Courses | NFL & Code of Conduct Classes Online

Celebrating 20 years in business, the AJ Novick Group, Inc. has been offering high quality and effective programs in the field of stress and anger management as well as a variety of online programs. Our online classes include programs in, fan conduct for professional sports and colleges, anger management, DUI, drug and alcohol awareness, theft education, domestic violence, sexual harassment and parenting. Our programs are designed for business professionals, court ordered clients and those seeking personal growth. We are an ideal resource for consumers as well as corporations and human resource staff needing to take an approved and accepted program. We also offer live anger management classes and parenting classes in Orange County, home study courses, executive coaching* for employees, on-site workplace trainings and programs, and classes for disruptive physicians. Additionally, we offer a wide range of certification trainings for facilitators in both anger management and parenting.

Weekly Anger Management, Parenting and Co-Parenting Classes

Anger Management, Parenting and Co-Parenting Classes (Weekly classes available) for 2024 held by ZOOM: Our courses are an ideal way to learn skills to improve relationships in a variety of contexts. Group classes are often taken to increase empathy, decrease stress, and improve communication and listening skills. Our programs are frequently sought out by corporate executives, individuals and families as well as those requested by the court or as part of a probation requirement. Our courses are skill building, educational and use validated, evidence based techniques. Participating in classes can be a cost savings as well as help improve relationships. Start today! Our programs are court accepted and approved. Certificate of completion awarded.

Alcohol Awareness Classes, DUI*, Drug Education Classes Online

The AJ Novick Group offers Alcohol Education, DUI, MIP, and Drug Awareness classes in a variety of lengths (4,8, 10, 12,15, 16, 20, 24, 36, 45, 60, 78 hours) for court, probation, DMV, school, or self improvement. Our online courses are interactive, can be started instantly after registration and provide both a proof of enrollment and certificate of completion, which can be downloaded for free. Classes are designed to teach students the necessary skills to make valuable changes to the lifestyle, habits and behaviors. Click here to Register or Learn more *The CA DMV does not allow online classes and our online DUI class is not allowed or accepted for a CA DMV requirement. For CA residents, you must go to an in person class. We are a SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Provider. Our listing can be found by clicking FindTreatment.gov

Exclusive provider of the Fan Conduct class for NFL, USL, College and Venues

Dr. Novick, in collaboration with the NFL, USL, Colleges and professional stadiums has developed a cutting edge way of addressing fan safety through online education through the "Fan Conduct Class".

Programs for Physicians and Executives:

We offer a wide range of face to face programs to meet the needs of busy physicians and executives. Can be done via FaceTime or Zoom. Our programs are designed for physicians being referred for "disruptive behavior" and/or executives who need help improving interpersonal skills. We provide full day intensive one/one coaching that can be provided at your location or at our office in southern California with follow up sessions tailored to the specific needs of the client. Dr. Ari Novick will provide all the coaching. Please contact us for a proposal and click here to get more information. References are available upon request.

Online Classes

Sometimes it is nearly impossible to find a class near one's location. If you have prior approval from the court, or you have been given permission to take a class online for a court or probation requirement an online class is the perfect alternative. Our online programs are an ideal way to learn effective skills. We teach the same set of skills in our online programs as we do in our person classes.

We have helped corporations and governmental agencies, such as Chevron-Phillips, Raytheon, National Football League (NFL), United Soccer League (USL), Mission Hospital, Southern California Edison, Toshiba, United States AirForce, Toyota Motor Corporation, Verizon Communication, and many others. Click here for a partial client list.

Our curriculum has been approved for use by Probation Departments, Courts, major corporations, hospitals, law offices, the National Football League, and many governmental agencies. It has also been used by the California State Board of Corrections for the training of correctional staff. Our anger management model uses numerous evidence based, empirically validated techniques. We are a NAMASS approved program.

Benefits of Anger Management classes or Corporate Coaching Sessions include:

• Learn to recognize anger and change behavior before it damages or impacts relationships with others
• Learn how to improve judgment and impulse control as well as manage stress and anger more effectively
• Experience less conflict with teachers, parents, family members, co-workers and corporate management
• Learn skills to increase your optimism, positive self-talk, and attitude
• Improve communications skills in such a way that others appropriately understand your feelings and needs
• Gain skills in stress management to better cope with life's challenges and the impact of others.
• Learn to take control of your own behavior rather than blaming others for "making" you do things
• Improve skills in empathy and social awareness to decrease anger and improve relationships
• Improve workplace communication, reduce instances of aggression, gain skills in teamwork and leadership
• Gain skills in forgiveness as well as how to more accurately manage expectations
• Accepted by Businesses, Schools, Court, Juvenile and Adult Probation, Youth Diversion, Corrections, and volunteer clients

Our model uses numerous evidence based, empirically validated techniques, and is the most expansive anger management curriculum available.

Anger Management Class Schedule

Laguna Beach - January 1st, 2024 -- December 31st, 2024 Tuesdays and Thursdays! We recommend a minimum of 10 sessions for voluntary, HR, couples, and business referrals. We offer 10, 12, 22, 26 and 52 week classes in Anger Management and Parenting/Co-Parenting for court or probation ordered or mandated clients. All participants will receive unlimited progress reports and a "Certificate of Completion". All classes are open ended and participants can begin at any time! Classes are held currently via ZOOM. We have offices in Laguna Beach, CA and Santa Cruz, CA. Phone us at (949) 715-2694. We were approved by the O.C. Probation Department in 2004.

Payment can also be made by Venmo: @arinovick

Recent Updates

Popular 211 Directory to feature AJ Novick Group

Anger Management Home Study/DVD Certification Training - produced by Century Anger Management and endorsed by NAMA. This program leads to Anger Management Specialist-I certification (Supervision requirement arranged separately via telephone/skype)

AJ Novick Group strikes up amazing partnership with multi-state hospital chain providing Disruptive Physician Coaching.

2022-2023 Major retailer (NDA permits us not to reveal their name) contracts with AJ Novick Group to pilot test Theft Education programs in 30 retails stores.

2024 the National Football League is now in their 14 year of partnering with the AJ Novick Group utilizing our Fan Education Class programs

USMC Continues to utilize the AJ Novick Group/ Century Anger Management Model of intervention at the majority of their military installations across the U.S. and abroad.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services -SAMHSA- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration adds AJ Novick Group to their list of facilities for 2024. Search the [SAMHSA locator]. ID CA112160

Preble County Board of Commissioners signs agreement with AJ Novick Group for new 2023 contract for online classes. Read more.

New for 2023-24, AJ Novick Group collaborates with the National Parent Instructor Association (www.NatPia.com)

2020 Department of Human Services, OR, Approves AJ Novick Group for Parenting Class provider.

2024 CCAPP re-approves AJ Novick Group as a continuing education provider.

CHMC Selects Ari Novick, Ph.D. to speak at their annual Medical Staff Leadership Conference at the Pelican Hill Resort, Oct 20th, 2019. Topic for the presentation "Am I A Disruptive Physician".

Men's Health Magazine online feature Ari Novick, Ph.D. as an expert on why MLS fans behave badly and what can be done about it.

Dr. Novick is selected again for the 2018 annual National Security Conference for the NFL. He will be presenting on updates related to the Fan Conduct Class program.

NFL Selects Dr. Novick to Speak at Annual National Security Conference Read more on the Fan Conduct Class Blog

University of Mississippi to Utilize the AJ Novick Group's Fan Conduct Class Ole Miss has adopted the Fan Conduct Class and was recently featured in Hotty Toddy Magazine

Learn to teach your own Parenting and Co-Parenting Classes Become a Certified Parent Instructor through ParentInstructor.com

Ari Novick, Ph.D. is guest presenter at the Winter Baseball Meetings in San Diego, learn more

20/20 Interview with Dr. Ari Novick on why neighbors behave badly.

City of Orange County, Network of Care lists AJ Novick Group Find us on the Mental/Behavioral Health website here

AJ Novick Group, Inc. Works with the NFL and USL helping improve the game day experience and improve fan saftey through their Fan Conduct Class for professional sports

Men's Journal Interviews Dr. Ari Novick in the Leisure Section on Stress Management. The story focuses on 15 core tips for better managing stress. Read more here

New Phone and Zoom DUI, Alcohol and Drug Evaluations We are pleased to annouce that you can complete your DUI, Drug or Alcohol Assessment anytime from any location in the U.S.

MSMBC Show "Caught on Camera" Interviews Dr. Novick for their 100th Episode The show featured Dr. Novick giving expert advice about a variety of amazing angry episodes caught on camera. Learn more here

San Jose Mercury News Talks to Ari Novick About the 49ers Expert, Dr. Ari Novick was interviewed about his personal experiences attending 49er games in the 80's as well as his work with the NFL to improve the game day experience. Click here for the full story.

Men's Fitness Magazine Interviews Dr. Novick -October 2012 Issue on News Stands The article is on page 36, titled "Fists of Fury". Dr. Novick dispells some of the myths about common stress management practices.

ESPN Interviews Dr. Ari Novick, "The NFL is Getting Serious About Fan Conduct" Dr. Novick is interviewed regarding his relationship with the NFL and how his companies "Fan Conduct Class" will be helping unruly football fans curb behavior. Read more

BeautyLish.com Interviews Dr. Ari Novick The feature entitled, "Is Stress Ruining Your Beauty Routine?" features Dr. Novick as their stress management expert. Read more

USA Today Writes Story on Dr. Ari Novick's Fan Conduct Classes.

AJ Novick Group, Inc. and Century Anger Management are Contracted by the U.S. Marine Corps. The United States Marine Corps Family Advocacy Program has selected the AJ Novick Group, Inc. and Century Anger Management to provide anger certification training and materials through all military installations throughout the U.S. This new program will be rolling out in the coming months.

CBS News Interviews Anger Expert, Dr. Ari Novick on Workplace Anger Dr. Ari Novick was interviewed recently by CBS coorespondant Michele Tafoya on the radio for his expertise in workplace anger. To listen to the broadcast, click here

CNN News Features guru and expert, Dr. Ari Novick Dr. Ari Novick was featured on CNN’s network show Issues with Jane Valez-Mitchell as their panel expert covering the recent Jet Blue incident involving the airline flight attendant who lost his cool.

Google Selects AJ Novick Group, Inc. / Anger Class Online as Favorite The AJ Novick Group, Inc / Anger Class Online is selected by Google as a user "Favorite Place" due to the popularity of our website, products and services. We are one of less than 250k business nationwide to receive this recognition, which is less than 1% of all U.S. businesses. We received a special decal that only Google selected businesses receive that will be placed on our office door. This decal has a bar code which clients can scan to see reviews and get more information on our programs.

Dr. Novick Selected to Provide Disruptive Physician Coaching for Local Hospital Dr. Novick was recently contracted by a local hospital well being committee to provide coaching for a "disruptive physician". After a careful review of our credentials and curriculum, Dr. Novick was selected to provide a pre/post assessment, 12 individual coaching sessions off site, as well as 3, 6, 9, and 12 month follow up meetings to monitor the progress of the doctor. For more information about ourDisruptive Physician Programs contact our office at 949 715-2694

Anger Evaluation and Assessment now Available! The AJ Novick Group is now providing their in person anger assessment and evaluations online! Assessments are often helpful in determining if a class should be taken as well as which areas a person needs to focus their efforts on to improve. Our Assessment is an educationally based questionnaire which can be taken from any location in the U.S. and is then evaluated and scored by Dr. Novick. Dr. Novick will then provide a write up explaining the results and make recommendations on whether or not a class would be appropriate.

Approvals

Ari Novick, Ph.D. is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified anger management professional for both adults and adolescents. The AJ Novick Group commonly provides group and instructor led anger management and parenting classes for probation, court and self-referrals in Orange County. Dr. Novick is past adjunct professor of psychology at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology. The AJ Novick Group is an approved and verified member of the BBB with an A+ rating.

About the AJ Novick Group

The AJ Novick Group is a leading provider of Stress and Anger Management. The AJ Novick Group offers anger management classes in our southern California office for both adults and adolescents. We also offer a variety of corporate trainings to teach your management staff and employees skills in effective communication, problem solving, negotiating, conflict resolution, forgiveness, stress management, empathy, and how to have better judgment and impulse control. The AJ Novick Group is proud to offer a variety of home study classes for both adolescents and adults to accommodate busy schedules. The AJ Novick Group can accommodate court ordered (mandated or probation) clients as well as voluntary individuals, business professionals, couples, families and adolescents.