Anger Management Presentation to KHS By Sean Ferrell AUHSD Social Work Intern

Katella High School has identified a population of students who are in need of a formalized Anger Management Group. The creation and facilitation of an Anger Management Group will meet a need at Katella High for comprehensive group mental health. Presenting Problem

 Reduce acting out and negative behavior due to anger and emotional outbursts at Katella High School  Engage a culturally diverse population with tact and sensitivity using real world application and life long anger management skills acquisition  Create a complete group instruction package that is easily transferable for the next facilitator Group Goals

AUHSD currently has a basic facilitator’s manual for an Anger Management Group for adolescents. This pre-constructed primer provides a starting point for the facilitator as well as add an Evidence Based Practice (E.B.P.) approach for this vulnerable population. Group Primer

 Ten students per group  Eight week total group cycle time with seven weeks of instruction and one week for new group members interview and previous group closeout  Both didactic and educational formats  Focus on quality over quantity  Culturally sensitive Group Parameters

 Same room availability every week  Ten students  Completion Certificate signed by Dr. Allemann, the group facilitator, and the district’s social worker  Provide a client referral system for new group members School Responsibility

 If you have any questions, please let me know at your first convenience. Thanks. Questions