ANGER MANAGEMENT 35 C. “I messages” and respectful communication were taught via role modeling, role-playing, and instruction. D. Assertiveness without aggression and compromise were emphasized to the client. E. “Applying Problem-Solving to Per sonal Conflict” from Adult Psychotherapy Homework Planner, 2nd ed. (Jongsma) was assigned to the client. F. The benefits, successes, and struggles of implementing conflict resolution skills were reviewed. 25. Teach Problem-Solving Skills (25) A. The clie nt was taught problem-solving skills (e. g., identify the problem, brainstorm all solutions, select best option, implement course of action, and evaluate results). B. Modeling, role-playing, and behavioral rehearsal were used to help the client use problem-solving skills to work through several current conflicts. C. The client was reinforced for his/her grasp of problem-solving skills. D. The client struggled to grasp the use of problem-solving skills and was provided with remedial feedback in this area. 26. Construct Strategy for Managing Anger (26) A. The client was assisted in constructing a client-tailored strategy for managing his/her anger. B. The client was encouraged to combine somatic, cognitive, communication, problem-solving, and conflict res olution skills relevant to his/her needs. C. The client was reinforced for his/her comprehensive anger management strategy. D. The client was redirected to develop a more comprehensive anger management strategy. 27. Select Challenging Situations for Mana ging Anger (27) A. The client was provided with situations in which he/she may be increasingly challenged to apply his/her new strategies for managing anger. B. The client was asked to identify his/her likely upcoming challenging situations for managing anger. C. The client was urged to use his/her strategies for managing anger in successively more difficult situations. 28. Consolidate Anger Management Skills (28) A. The client was assisted in consolidating his/her new anger management skills. B. Techn iques such as relaxation, imagery, behavioral rehearsal, modeling, role-playing, or vivo exposure/behavioral experiences were used to help the client consolidate the use of his/her new anger management skills. C. The client's use of techniques to consolid ate his/her anger management skills were reviewed and reinforced. 29. Monitor/Decrease Outbursts (29) A. The client's reports of angry outbursts were monitored, toward the goal of decreasing their frequency, intensity, and duration. B. The client was urg ed to use his/her new anger management skills to decrease the frequency, intensity, and duration of his/her anger outbursts. C. The client's progress in decreasing his/her angry outbursts was reviewed. 