Anger has been proclaimed as the most common human emotion that can be expressed "several times a day by any individual" and can be presented through aggression (e.g. verbal and physical aggression) (Bhave & Saini, 2009, pp. 3; Kassinove & Tafrate, 2002). Anger has been described as a natural, emotional response that can range from "a mild level (annoyance) to an intense level (rage)" (Golden, 2003, pp. 22). Anger can be perceived as a "maladaptive attempt at coping with a stressful environment" (Lench, 2004, pp. 513). When an individual's "expectations are not met" this could provoke aggression or blame on a specific person, or event(s) (Bhave & Saini, 2009, pp. 5; Golden, 2003). Anger can be caused by frequent internal and external affairs
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REBT has been applied to effectively treat a "broad range of mental disorders" (Bendersky, 2004, pp. 24). REBT proposes that behavioral change can occur through "profound philosophical modification and reeducation" (Bendersky, 2004, pp. 24). REBT asserts a "here and now orientation" to manage and inhibit "psychological disturbance" by incorporating "cognitive, emotive, and behavioral techniques" (Bendersky, 2004, pp. 24). The therapy emphasizes that illogical philosophies can be motivated by biological, environmental, and social aspects, therefore irrational thoughts should be replaced with rational thinking (Bendersky, 2004). The REBT approach can recondition negative thoughts through the ABC model (Bendersky, 2004). The ABC model can educate individuals on the "cause-and-effect links" between behavior and irrational thoughts, for …show more content…
The group leaders (i.e. post-master graduates and interns) should "prepare each group for new members" (Susan Jacob Ph.D., Personal Communication, July 3rd, 2015). Pre-group preparation has been described as an essential procedure for group therapy (Bernard et al., 2008; Gladding, 1994). Group leaders can organize a group, through "(1) establish the beginnings of a therapeutic alliance, (2) reduce the initial anxiety and misconceptions about joining a therapy group, (3) provide information and instruction about group therapy to facilitate the client's ability to provide informed consent, and (4) achieve consensus between group leader and group members on the objectives of the therapy" (Bernard et al., 2008, pp. 479-480). Group preparation can assist each potential member to acknowledge the anticipation of joining the group (Susan Jacob, Ph.D., Personal Communication, July 3rd,
REBT has been applied to effectively treat a "broad range of mental disorders" (Bendersky, 2004, pp. 24). REBT proposes that behavioral change can occur through "profound philosophical modification and reeducation" (Bendersky, 2004, pp. 24). REBT asserts a "here and now orientation" to manage and inhibit "psychological disturbance" by incorporating "cognitive, emotive, and behavioral techniques" (Bendersky, 2004, pp. 24). The therapy emphasizes that illogical philosophies can be motivated by biological, environmental, and social aspects, therefore irrational thoughts should be replaced with rational thinking (Bendersky, 2004). The REBT approach can recondition negative thoughts through the ABC model (Bendersky, 2004). The ABC model can educate individuals on the "cause-and-effect links" between behavior and irrational thoughts, for …show more content…
The group leaders (i.e. post-master graduates and interns) should "prepare each group for new members" (Susan Jacob Ph.D., Personal Communication, July 3rd, 2015). Pre-group preparation has been described as an essential procedure for group therapy (Bernard et al., 2008; Gladding, 1994). Group leaders can organize a group, through "(1) establish the beginnings of a therapeutic alliance, (2) reduce the initial anxiety and misconceptions about joining a therapy group, (3) provide information and instruction about group therapy to facilitate the client's ability to provide informed consent, and (4) achieve consensus between group leader and group members on the objectives of the therapy" (Bernard et al., 2008, pp. 479-480). Group preparation can assist each potential member to acknowledge the anticipation of joining the group (Susan Jacob, Ph.D., Personal Communication, July 3rd,