Preferred Name
Ty Greenough
Creative Commons License
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Date of Graduation
5-12-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Educational Specialist (EdS)
Department
Department of Graduate Psychology
Advisor(s)
Debbie Sturm
A. Renee Staton
Joseph LeBlanc
Abstract
Within the counseling profession, there is a great deal of interaction with aggression affecting both clients and the systems affecting clients. Therefore, it is vital that counselors be adequately prepared to work with various presentations of aggressive behavior. Aggression is defined, categorized based on common historical delineations, and summarized from a multi-axis continuum perspective. Contextual factors are considered such as the role of hormones, neurotransmitters, varying substances, and a wide range of diagnoses. Aggression is then conceptualized from a functional lens and explored based upon a need fulfillment model. Treatment practices such as building self-esteem, increasing emotional regulation, and developing empathy are explored in their efficacy for aggression-related treatment. Recommendations for practice are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Greenough, Tyler A., "Aggression in session: Defining, conceptualizing, and treating aggression" (2022). Educational Specialist, 2020-current. 42.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/edspec202029/42
