1. The Problem and Directions for Change 2. The Context of Aggressive Student Behavior: Creating Effective, Whole-School Environmental Strategies 3. Rationale and Best Practices for Anger and Aggression Management Skills Training 4. Screening, Identification, and Assessment for Anger and Aggression Management Training 5. Getting Started with Anger and Aggression Management Skills Training 6. Introduction to the Treatment Manual Module I. Introduction, Choices, and Consequences Module II. Hassle Log and Anger Reducers Module III. Anger Triggers and Attribution Retraining Module IV. Self-Instruction and Consequential Thinking Module V. Social Problem-Solving Appendices: A. Current Behavior Screening Form B. Intervention Record Review C. Adolescent Interview D. Brief Problem Assessment Interview E. Classroom Progress Monitoring Report F. Multidimensional School Anger Inventory G. Sample Parental Consent Letter/Carta de Consentimiento de Padres H. Guidelines for Generalization Support Persons I. Academic Self-Monitoring Form J. Think First Training Outcomes Handouts: Think First Handout I.1. Behavior A-B-C's Think First Handout II.1. Hassle Log Think First Handout II.2. Behavior A-B-C's for an Anger Cue Think First Handout III.1. Common Thought Triggers Think First Handout IV.1. Reminders Think First Handout V.1. Stop And Think Think First Handout V.2. Finding Alternative Solutions Think First Handout V.3. Problem-Solving Work Sheet
This highly practical book presents a complete anger and aggression management training program for middle and high school students. The volume incorporates a newly revised version of the author's proven ""Think First"" manual, which includes step-by-step skills training guidelines and 20 reproducible handouts and forms. Also provided are a clear rationale for the program and thorough instructions for screening and assessing those students who could benefit most from participation. Showing how to integrate small-group cognitive-behavioral skills training into an effective schoolwide disciplinary framework, the book offers vital tools for promoting prosocial behavior and decreasing violence risks among all students. It is an essential resource for professionals who seek both a better understanding of adolescent aggression and nuts-and-bolts strategies for dealing with it.