CE Credit: 8 Hours (0.8 CEUs)
Target Audience: Psychology Counseling Social-Work Marriage-and-Family
Learning Level: Intermediate
Course Abstract:
A comprehensive state-of-the-art anger management program and a must-have manual for the practitioner. The authors are distinguished researchers, teachers and practitioners in the field of anger management, and their book offers a detailed, research-based and empirically validated "anger episode model." This indispensable resource for human service professionals emphasizes how to help clients understand, manage, and prevent unhealthy anger. The book is packed with detailed procedures, examples, exercises, and client handouts. Impact Publishers | 2002 | 304 pages | 36 posttest questions | Course #80-33 Learning Objectives:
1. List the five components of the anger episode model discussed in the text
2. Identify six techniques for increasing clients’ awareness of anger
3. Name four types of exposure used in the change phase of anger management
4. List the four core irrational beliefs in the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy model
5. Identify six skills training areas to be addressed in anger relapse prevention
6. Name five strategies therapists can use to manage their own anger during sessions
About the Author(s):
Dr. Kassinove received his Ph.D. in Behavior Research Psychology from Adelphi University in 1970. He has since been awarded Diplomat status in Clinical Psychology (1976) and in Behavior Therapy (1988). Dr. Kassinove is the editor of the 1995 text Anger Disorders: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment. He has also published over 50 journal articles. Dr. Kassinove has given lectures literally around the world, on 5 continents, on the topics of anger, anger disorders, and their treatments.
Dr. Tafrate is a clinical psychologist and a fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute. He is an Associate Professor in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at Central Connecticut State University. In 1997, Dr. Tafrate co-authored with Dr. Albert Ellis the self-help book, How to Control Your Anger Before it Controls You. His research on the nature and treatment of anger has been published in scientific journals and books for practitioners, and has been presented at conferences throughout the United States and abroad. Accreditation Statement:
Professional Development Resources is approved as a provider of continuing education for social workers by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program). Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (Provider #BAP346); by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Approval #PCE1625); by the Illinois DPR as a Registered Social Work CE sponsor (Provider #159-000531); by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (Provider #RCST100501); and by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678). |