A comprehensive treatment model for anger disorders

Since anger can be a frequent and debilitating client problem, it is important for practitioners to have a clear conceptualization of available and effective treatment strategies. This article presents a comprehensive treatment model based on reviews of empirical outcome studies of anger interventions. However, because this outcome literature is relatively small and restricted to a few therapeutic approaches, additional suggestions for therapeutic interventions are presented based on what is known about the emotion of anger. Although our knowledge of anger treatment is still developing, the scientific literature can provide much-needed guidance for working with angry clients.