anger management- CBT Flashcards
what assumption are anger management programmes based off of
they assume that offenders commit crime because they can’t control their anger
what is the aim of anger management programmes ?
not to prevent anger but to manage it
what are the 3 stages of CBT thesrapy for offenders?
cognitive preparation
skills acquisition
application practice
what is cognitive preparation?
the offender is required to reflect on past experiences and their typical pattern of anger and the triggers. the therapist should make it clear if their interpretations are irrational
what is skills acquisition?
offenders are introduced to a range of techniques and skills to help them deal with anger provoking situations more rationally and effectively
what are the 3 types of techniques for skills acquisition?
cognitive
behavioural
physiological
what are cognitive techniques?
positive self talk to encourage calmness- e.g. counting to 10
what are behavioural techniques?
assertiveness training in how to communicate more effectively
what are physiological techniques?
to deal with the physical reaction of anger with relaxation training or meditation in order to try and control emotions
what is application practice?
offenders are given the opportunity to practice their skills in a carefully controlled environment. the thearapist and offender may role play anger provoking situations from their past
who did is study on the outcome of anger management programmes?
keen
describe keens study of anger management programme
studied the progress of young offenders in an anger management programme with 8 two hour sessions. there were initial issues with offenders not taking the course seriously however the final outcomes were generally positive- increased capacity to exercise self control
