GAMEL  TOUSSAINT DEWESE

Transforming Lives Through Anger Management and Behavior Modification

Gamel Toussaint DeWese is a renowned certified anger management and behavior modification specialist with a mission to empower individuals to overcome emotional challenges and achieve personal growth. As the Founder & CEO of The Helping Hand Travels LLC, Gamel has dedicated his career to addressing maladaptive behaviors, fostering emotional intelligence, and offering tools for meaningful transformation.

With over four decades of hands-on experience and as a former supervisor of two Acute Adult Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Units (ACSU) and a Behavioral Safety Trainer, Gamel has mastered the art of de-escalation and emotional regulation. He has worked closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals to develop treatment and behavior support plans, training employees and health service technicians in policies, procedures, and treatment strategies to enhance job performance and client outcomes.

Gamel’s groundbreaking book, Beyond the Rage: Understanding and Managing Anger, explores the emotional complexities of anger, providing readers with actionable strategies to identify its root causes and manage it effectively. The book has been celebrated for its engaging insights into emotional intelligence and empowering approach to turning anger into a tool for personal development.

To complement his book, Gamel has developed a five-part curriculum, Am I Really Angry, which guides individuals through Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Anger, Identifying Triggers, Cognitive Restructuring, and Anger vs. Underlying Emotions. This curriculum is uniquely designed to teach practical anger regulation techniques, including Deep Breathing, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, and Cognitive Time-Outs, empowering participants to take control of their emotional well-being.

A certified peer specialist in mental health, certified youth mental health first aider, and certified cognitive behavior coach specializing in anxiety, Gamel brings a holistic approach to emotional health. Through his curriculum, book, and personalized coaching, he equips individuals with the skills they need to build better relationships, achieve self-mastery, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence and composure.

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In addition to his work in behavioral health, Gamel is a Certified CPR/BLS Instructor for the American Heart Association, equipping individuals with lifesaving skills and fostering community preparedness.

Whether through one-on-one mentoring, workshops, or public speaking, Gamel Toussaint DeWese is committed to helping others unlock their potential, master their emotions, and live a more balanced and fulfilling life.