Anger Managment Flashcards
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What is anger management
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A CBT that is conducted by a trained professional in order to help control anger
2
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Three steps to an anger management programme
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Cognitive prep
Skill acquisition
Application practise
3
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What is cognitive prep? Anger management
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Helps to identify the thoughts or triggers that cause anger so they recognise when an outburst is likely to occur
Alternative thinking and behaviour is considered
4
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What is skill acquisition? Anger management
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Relaxation techniques are learnt to help calm physiological responses to triggers and assertive training is taught to help deal with behavioural responses
5
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What is application practise? Anger management
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Role play helps practise new anger management skills in a controlled environment
