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Book SynopsisAnger and aggression are prevalent problems among people with developmental disabilities and constitute primary reasons for them to be admitted and re-admitted to institutions. They are also a key reason for the prescribing of behaviour control and anti-psychotic medication to this client group. Stimulated by growing research in this area, mental health and criminal justice professionals have begun to see the benefits of anger assessment and cognitive-behavioural anger treatment for people with developmental disabilities.
There is no prior text to guide anger treatment provision to this client group. This text presents a manual-guided cognitive-behavioural anger treatment protocol, grounded in a solid theoretical framework and empirical evidence for its efficacy in clinical practice. The assessment and treatment approach is designed to engage and motivate patients with recurrent and deep-rooted anger problems and their manifestation in serious aggressive behaviour. Accompanyi
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"...a valuable addition..." (PsychCRITIQUES, April 05)
" ... there are a great many stimulating ideas in the book for psychologists who work with non-disabled clients with anger problems ..." (Clinical Psychology Forum, March 2006)
"...comprehensive, fascinating and extremely helpful" (The British Journal of Forensic Practice, March 2006)
"The book is a valuable ready-made resource for practitioners working with people anger problems generally, as well as clinicians working with people with developmental disabilities and is highly recommended." (Forensic Update, May 2006)
Table of ContentsAbout the Authors viii
Foreword ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgements xv
1. Anger and Aggression: Conceptual Background and Historical Perspective 1
2. Anger and its Dysregulation: A Guiding Framework 15
3. Anger Treatment Effectiveness 27
4. Emotional Problems, Aggression and Psychotherapy for People with Developmental Disabilities 34
5. Anger Treatment for People with Developmental Disabilities 43
6. Issues in Anger Assessment and Treatment Evaluation 67
7. Development, Delivery and Maintenance of a Cognitive-Behavioural Anger Treatment Protocol for People with Developmental Disabilities 86
8. Anger Treatment Protocol—Preparatory Phase 103
9. Anger Treatment Protocol—Treatment Phase 120
10. Therapist Training, Supervision and Process Considerations 153
Bruce T. Gillmer
11. Anger Treatment for Women with Developmental Disabilities 167
Alison Robertson
Appendices 181
References 235
Index 253
