Anger Treatment for People with Developmental Disabilities

A Theory, Evidence and Manual Based Approach

John L Taylor author Raymond W Novaco author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:8th Apr '05

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Anger Treatment for People with Developmental Disabilities cover

Anger 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. Accompanying the treatment protocol are a number of worksheets, handouts, and exercise sheets for clinicians and clients that can be accessed online.

"...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)

ISBN: 9780470870051

Dimensions: 247mm x 170mm x 16mm

Weight: 510g

272 pages