Anger Management

Question 1

Anger Management

Answer 1

• A therapeutic programme used in prisons that aims to identify triggers of anger and help offenders learn techniques to calm down and deal with situations in a positive way.

Question 2

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Answer 2

• Suggested that cognitive factors that lead to emotional arousal is what causes aggressive behaviour
• Some can view a situation as threatening, may be quick to anger, which can lead to offending behaviour

Question 3

What is anger management based on?

Answer 3

• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• The offender’s irrational thoughts are challenged
• The feeling of anger is reinforced by the feeling of being in control of the situation. This is counteracted in CBT as they are taught techniques that can resolve the situation without the need to be angry or violent.

Question 4

Cognitive preparation

Answer 4

• Positive thinking/ self-talk to promote calmness
• e.g counting to 10

Question 5

Skills acquisition - cognitive preparation

Answer 5

• The offender reflects on past experiences and learns what triggers anger
• Irrational thoughts are challenged
  e.g how a person talks shouldnt be interpreted as a challenge

Question 6

Skills acquisition - behavioural

Answer 6

• Assertiveness practices that helps improve effectiveness in communication

Question 7

Skills acquisition - physiological

Answer 7

• Meditation/relaxation techniques that helps deal with physical reactions that come alongside anger
• Helps to keep emotions in control

Question 8

Application practice

Answer 8

• The offender can practice their skills in anger management in a controlled environment
• Involves roleplay, re-enacting or deliberately provoking the offender
• Any successful management is positively reinforced by the therapist