Gestion de la colère par thérapie cognitivo-comportementale

The anger could be conceived by a tri-dimensional model incorporating a physiological dimension, a cognitive dimension and a behavioral one. From this model, we extract a cognitivo-behavioral therapy including all three dimensions. The main objective of this therapy is to enable individuals to manage their anger. We present one clinical study: a patient who presents frequent manifestations of intense anger. In the frame of therapy of this patient, the physiological dimension focuses on learning relaxation techniques and facilitating consciousness of hyper-awareness. Next, the cognitive dimension is centered on cognitive schema, exploring dysfunctional thinking and its underlying interpretative mechanisms. Finally, the behavioral dimension aimed to acquire social competences and to learn new behaviors through exposure with response prevention.