The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The What’s Good About Anger? 6-12 Week Anger Management Group 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 dealing with anger mismanagement issues; court or employer-ordered and self-referrals. The program has also been used with adolescents dealing with anger.

The What’s Good About Anger? program offers groups and programs for individuals who are personally motivated to learn skills for controlling anger or who are mandated by employers, courts, schools or other institutions to complete an anger management program. The What’s Good About Anger? program is based on the What’s Good About Anger? books and workbooks.

The goals for What’s Good About Anger? are:

• To demonstrate that anger is a force that can be used for good when healthy strategies and thinking are in place.
• To reduce levels of anger in provocative situations and to learn effective coping behaviors in order to halt escalation and to resolve conflicts.

Outcomes expected to achieve include:

• Reduce anger arousal.
• Skill development such as:
• Behavioral strategies: Time-out, assertiveness, empathy.
• Stress management & relaxation.
• Cognitive restructuring.