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Treating anger in psychotherapy: introduction and cases.
1Department of Psychology, University of Scranton, PA 18510-4596, USA.
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|May 13, 1999
Summary
This study addresses the under-researched area of client anger in psychotherapy. It proposes consensual definitions and diverse approaches for effectively treating anger disorders.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychotherapy Research
Background:
- Client anger is a common but under-addressed issue in psychotherapy.
- The clinical community has historically neglected the study of anger in therapeutic settings.
Observation:
- This special issue focuses on the conceptualization and treatment of anger from various theoretical viewpoints.
- Consensual definitions for anger, aggression, and hostility are established.
- Two case vignettes are presented for analysis by contributors.
Findings:
- Effective treatment of anger disorders requires both technical diversity and strategic convergence.
- Multiple theoretical perspectives are explored for understanding and managing client anger.
Implications:
- Highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to anger in psychotherapy.
- Encourages further research and clinical practice development in treating anger disorders.
- Suggests that integrating diverse therapeutic strategies can improve outcomes for clients with anger issues.