Anger management - A01

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  • Anger management - A01
    • Cognitive behaviour treatment
      • 1. Novaco (1975) suggested that thought processes trigger emotional arousal, which then leads to aggressive or criminal acts. 
      • 2. In such individuals, anger arises more quickly. 
      • 3.  Anger management aims to identify the signs which trigger anger, and learn techniques to calm down and deal with a situation more positively, without the need to resort to violence. 
    • There are three stages
      • 1. Cognitive preparation
        • Offender reflects on past experiences and actions to identify what triggers their anger and how they interpret situations. 
        • They are taught to try to interpret such situations differently.
      • 2. Skill acquisition
        • Offenders are taught a range of techniques to help them deal with anger and to approach anger-triggering situations differently
        • They may include positive self-talk, communicating more effectively, and relaxation techniques.
      • 3. Application practice
        • Offenders practise their skills through techniques such as role play, where previous anger-inducing situations are re-enacted by the therapist and offender, in order to use more rational and calm responses.
    • Keen et al (2000)
      • 1. Looked at the effects of the ‘National Anger Management Package’ in the UK, which worked with young offenders. 
      • 2. Following initial issues with offenders taking the programme seriously such as individuals forgetting their diary. 
      • 3. Results showed that offenders reported increased awareness of anger management difficulties, and more self-control.

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