Journal on Developmental Disabilities

The Journal on Developmental Disabilities is a peer-reviewed journal with a growing regional and international readership.

Volume 13, Number 3, 2007	other issues
	Editors / Table of Contents Foreword Articles ABLA & Three-Choice Tasks Service Delivery & Family Quality of Life Anger Management: A Pilot Study Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug use Among Adults With D.D. Greek Sexuality Attitudes Questionnaire Parents Attitudes Towards Sexuality and Learning Disabilities People With I.D. Receiving Hospital Services, Pt.1 People With I.D. Receiving Hospital Services, Pt.2 Healthcare Concerns Perceptions of Best Living Arrangements York Measure of Quality IBI Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment for Refractory Epilepsy Unrecognized Medical Concern: A Case Study
Anger Management Group for Persons With Dual Diagnosis: A Pilot Study Jessica Jones, Patricia Minnes, Janice Elms, Laura Paret, and Tania Vilela
Abstract The current study evaluates the effectiveness of a community anger management group for individuals with dual diagnosis, a developmental disability and psychiatric disorder. Ten individuals who demonstrated difficulties in inappropriate anger expression and anger management participated. Caregivers were also encouraged to attend the group. Sessions were held over the course of 12 weeks and employed a modified cognitive-behavioural approach. Following treatment, assessments of anger disposition and control were available for nine clients and five carers. Both participants and caregivers reported a marginally significant decrease in client's anger behaviours, and a substantial improvement in client's anger regulation. Although results should be interpreted cautiously, the findings suggest that an anger management group may be an effective intervention for individuals with dual diagnosis. download article >>

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