The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Anger Management Group Treatment Model program has been reviewed by the CEBC in the area of: Anger Management (Adult), but lacks the necessary research evidence to be given a Scientific Rating.

• Types of Maltreatment: Does not target any specific kind of maltreatment
• Target Population: Adults with difficulty managing their anger including those who are substance users, have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or have mental health problems.

The Anger Management Group Treatment Model is a combined cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach that employs relaxation, cognitive, and communication skills interventions. Participants draw on these different interventions to develop individualized anger control plans. Key components of the anger management treatment are monitoring anger through the use of cues and developing cognitive-behavioral strategies in the form of anger control plans.

The goals of the Anger Management Group Treatment Model are to:

• Decrease anger.
• Decrease aggression.