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A Cognitive-Behavior Intervention

Jim Larson, Ph.D. and John E. Lochman, Ph.D.

"Every school's comprehensive safety plan should include a component devoted to anger management. Simply put, such a component would be incomplete without the use of this invaluable resource. There is no better volume on anger intervention with schoolchildren."
Michael Furlong, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara

"An extremely user-friendly publication. The book is not only a clearly structured how-to manual for working with children, families, and schools; it also provides the theoretical and research basis for the practices. As such, this important book will be uniquely useful for both working practitioners and practitioners-in-training."
Audrey Potter, PhD, Coordinator of School Psychological Services, Milwaukee Public School

A complete, readily applicable guide for school-based professionals, this book presents an empirically supported group intervention for 8- to 12-year-olds with anger and aggression problems. The Anger Coping Program has been demonstrated effective in reducing teacher- and parent-directed aggression and enhancing students' classroom behavior, social competence, and academic achievement. In one volume, the authors provide a session-by-session cognitive-behavioral treatment manual, a clear rationale for the program, and instructions for implementation. Also included are detailed guidelines for monitoring outcomes and successfully duplicating the intervention across multiple settings. Many helpful examples enhance the practical utility of the book, as do reproducible teacher handouts, child self-report forms, and parent letters in English and Spanish.

Authors

Jim Larson, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Director of the School Psychology Program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

John E. Lochman, PhD, is Professor and Saxon Chairholder in Clinical Psychology at the University of Alabama.

Audience

Elementary-level school psychologists, counselors, social workers, and administrators; graduate-level students in these areas.