Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anger and Aggression in Children

✍ Scribed by Denis G. Sukhodolsky, Lawrence Scahill

• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Year: 2012
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 193
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This highly practical book presents an evidence-based individual therapy approach for children and adolescents experiencing anger problems. Comprising 10 child sessions and three parent sessions, the treatment addresses anger management, problem solving, and social skills. Sessions are described in step-by-step detail, complete with helpful case examples and therapist scripts. The authors show how to flexibly implement a range of cognitive and behavioral strategies while maintaining treatment fidelity. Reproducibles include 38 worksheets and handouts, plus therapist checklists and parent forms, all in a convenient large-size format for easy photocopying.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Title Page
Copyright
About the Authors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents
Introduction
Module 1: Anger Management
Session 1. Introduction to CBT and Education about Anger
Session 2. Self-Instruction and Relaxation
Session 3. Emotion Regulation
Module 2: Problem Solving
Session 4. Problem Identification and Attribution
Session 5. Generating Solutions
Session 6. Evaluating Consequences
Module 3: Social Skills
Session 7. Developing a Coping Template for Peer Provocation
Session 8. Assertiveness Training
Session 9. Social Skills for Conflict Resolution with Adults
Session 10. Review and Conclusion
Parent Sessions
Parent Session 1
Parent Session 2
Parent Session 3
Appendix 1. Client Handouts
Appendix 2. Disruptive Behavior Rating Scale (DBRS)
Appendix 3. Home Situations Questionnaire (HSQ)
Appendix 4. Checklist of Anger Management Skills
Appendix 5. Treatment Fidelity Checklist
References
Index