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A Comparison of Group Anger Management Treatments for Combat Veterans With PTSD

Results from a quasi-experimental trial

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About the Course

This quasi-experimental study evaluated the effectiveness of two group-based anger management treatments—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Present-Centered Therapy (PCT)—for combat veterans diagnosed with PTSD. Thirty-six male and female veterans were enrolled across six cohorts and received 12 weekly sessions of either CBT or PCT. While both interventions led to reductions in anger and PTSD symptoms, there were no statistically significant differences between the two in most outcomes. However, PCT was associated with greater improvements in disability and higher treatment retention among women. This study highlights the need for gender-sensitive approaches and adds to the limited evidence base for anger interventions in veterans with PTSD.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, A Comparison of Group Anger Management Treatments for Combat Veterans With PTSD created by Elizabeth E. Van Voorhees, Ph.D. et al. in 2021.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Journal of Interpersonal Violence October 2021

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Elizabeth E. Van Voorhees, Ph.D.
Dr. Elizabeth E. Van Voorhees is affiliated with the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center. She is a clinical psychologist whose work focuses on PTSD, anger, and aggression in veterans. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Kirsten H. Dillon
Dr. Kirsten H. Dillon is a clinical researcher at the VISN 6 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) and holds an academic appointment at Duke University. She is a licensed psychologist with expertise in trauma-related interventions. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers. This course is appropriate for intermediate and above levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Differentiate between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Present-Centered Therapy as approaches to managing anger in veterans with PTSD.
  2. 2 Evaluate the treatment outcomes and gender-related differences in therapy response among veterans participating in group anger management programs.
  3. 3 Discuss the implications of high dropout rates in female participants and how therapy models may need to be adapted to better engage diverse veteran populations.

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Course Details

1 CE Hour
Reading Online
Course 103777

Related Topics

Evidence Based Interventions Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Anger Distinct Populations

Availability

This course is available until Jul 27th, 2035.

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