Anger management technique

Frequently used in all patients (n = 37)

Frequently used in non-physical violent patients (n = 31)

Frequently used in non-psychological violent patients (n = 22)

Q1: circle of anger

15

13

10

Q2: “time-out” techniques

26

23

13

Q3: Recognizing body signals

25

23

14

Q4: Recognizing negative thoughts

23

21

15

Q5: Stop, making thought controlled

24

20

16

Q6: Evaluating missing interpretation

23

21

13

Q7: Evaluating the situation based on life-rules (expectations)

21

20

12

Q8: Take the responsibility of acting calm when humiliated

21

19

13

Q9: Discussing your anger problem

26

23

16

Q10: Focusing the self-confidence of acting without violence

26

22

15

Q11: Self-confidence avoiding violence

19

18

12

Mean number of techniques used

6.7 (sd = 3.4)

7.2 (sd = 3.3)

6.8 (sd = 3.8)