Anger Control Training

This is a comprehensive training handbook, offering a wealth of photocopiable material, designed for professionals to help people change their thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
Using cognitive-behavioural approach, this practical step-by-step programme for anger control training (ACT) is divided into four parts:

• Overviews the theoretical background, providing a foundation to the understanding of the course material
• Clarifies issues to be considered before commencing the programme, defining the client group, client's selection and the use of evaluation measures
• the ACT programme in 12, two-hour core sessions with a step-by-step guide for facilitators. Covers areas such as consequences of aggressive behaviour, beliefs and relapse prevention planning
• A supplementary programme with additional material covering assertiveness training, enhancing aself-esteem and coping with stress.

Age: 13+

Contents

174pp, A4, wire-o-bound

Chapters

• Part 1 Theories of Anger & Aggression
Instinct Theories
Motivational/Drive Theory
Social Learning Theories
Cognitive-Behavioural Theories
Relapse Prevention
• Part 2 Initiation
Assessment & Evaluation of an ACT Programme
Client Selection
Planning the Group
Client Selection
Interview
The Assessment and Evaluation of Clients with Anger Control Problems
• Part 3 ACT Programme Guide
Session 1 Introduction to ACT
Session 2 Consequences of Anger and Aggressive Behaviour
Session 3 The Functions of Anger
Session 4 Beliefs
Session 5 Causes of Anger and Aggression
Session 6 Cognitions - the importance of thoughts in anger control
Session 7 Cognitions - common types of thinking error
Session 8 The Physiological Response
Session 9 High-risk Situations
Session 10 Lifestyle
Session 11 Relapse Prevention Plan
Session 12 Course Review and Future Directions
• Part 4 Techniques and Supplementary Programmes
Role-play Techniques
Progressive Muscular Relaxation Therapy
Guided Fantasy: The Beach
Assertiveness Module
Enhancing Self-esteem Module
Coping with Stress Module Bibliography