Stress inoculation model (Novaco 1975, 1977)

• What is stress inoculation training, and how does it apply to anger management?

  • Stress inoculation training is a CBT-based approach that acts as a "vaccine" against future anger episodes.
  • Offenders are trained to recognize and cope with anger triggers before they escalate.
• What is the first key stage of anger management therapy?

  Conceptualisation Phase
• What do offenders learn about anger in the Conceptualisation Phase?

  Its adaptive and maladaptive aspects
• What do offenders identify during the Conceptualisation Phase?

  Their own anger triggers and aggressive patterns
• What is the second key stage of anger management therapy?

  Skill Acquisition & Rehearsal Phase
• What techniques do offenders learn in the Skill Acquisition & Rehearsal Phase?

  Self-regulation, cognitive flexibility, and relaxation
• What skills are developed to resolve conflicts in the Skill Acquisition & Rehearsal Phase?

  Better communication skills
• What is the third key stage of anger management therapy?

  Application & Follow-Through Phase
• How do offenders practice new skills in the Application & Follow-Through Phase?

  Through role-play scenarios with feedback
• What type of situations do offenders gradually expose themselves to in the Application & Follow-Through Phase?

  Real-world anger-provoking situations