Overcoming Situational and General Anger

by Deffenbacher, Jerry, Ph.D.; McKay, Matthew

• ISBN13: 9781572242050
• ISBN10: 1572242051
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Inc

Summary

Effective protocols save time, increase the probability of obtaining good results, make it easier to train and supervise new therapists, and satisfy the needs of third parties to know that the proposed treatment follows the best available practices. Protocols are consistently formatted and organized; a detailed session-by-session treatment program that includes worksheets, homework assignments, in-session treatment exercises, and didactic material; specific assessment measuresoboth for the target disorder and for the overall treatment program; a treatment plan summary for managed care requirements. This protocol outlines an eight-session treatment for therapists for working with individual adults with anger management problems. Interventions include stress inoculation, cognitive restructuring, relaxation, and coping skills rehearsal.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(14)
Assessment and Treatment Planning	15	(18)
Relaxation Skills	33	(12)
Relaxation Coping Skills	45	(8)
Cognitive Restructuring	53	(18)
Coping Skills Training	71	(18)
Coping Skills Training---Moderate Anger Scenes	89	(16)
Coping Skills Training---Moderate-to-High Anger Scenes	105	(16)
Coping Skills Training---High Anger Scenes	121	(20)
Coping Skills Training---Worst Anger Scenes	141	(22)
References	163