The therapist shows the group an example of the Hassle Log (see below)
and asks someone different to read each item. Then he explains the importance
of the log: (1) It provides an accurate picture of conflicts that occur during
the week; (2) it helps trainees learn about what makes them angry and how they
handle these situations (so that they can work to change those that they handle
poorly, that cause them trouble, and that leave them feeling bad about themselves);
and (3) it provides material for role playing in future sessions (using situations
that really happen makes practicing the anger control techniques much more effective
than using "made-up" situations). At this point, the therapist gives
an example of a conflict and how to fill out the Hassle Log for it. The Hassle
Log should be filled out for situations that trainees handle well in addition
to those in which they become angry or aggressive. The therapist makes sure each
trainee understands how to complete the Hassle Log by having each of them fill
out a log in the session for a recent hassle. Then the therapist checks the logs
and corrects any misunderstanding of the instructions. Trainees receive a stack
of Hassle Logs to keep in their binders and are instructed to fill them out as
soon as possible after an incident.
Where
were you? Classroom ____ Bathroom ____ Off grounds ____ Dorm ____ Team
office ____ Halls ____ Gym ____ Dining room ____ On a job ____ Recreation
room ____ Outside/on grounds ____ Other ____
What happened? Somebody
teased me. ____ Somebody took something of mine. ____ Somebody told me to
do something. ____ Somebody was doing something I didn't like. ____ I did
something wrong. ____ Somebody started fighting with me. ____ Other:
Who
was that somebody: Another resident ____ Aide ____ Teacher ____ Another
adult ____ Teacher ____
What did you do? Hit back
____ Told peer ____ Ran away ____ Ignored it ____ Yelled ____ Used Anger
Control ____(explain)______________________________________ Cried ____ Broke
something ____ Was restrained ____ Used Structured Learning skill ____(explain)________________________ Told
aide or counselor ____ Walked away calmly ____ Talked it out ____
How
did you handle yourself? 1 Poorly 2 Not so well 3
Okay 4 Good 5 Great
How angry were you?
Burning ____ Really angry ____ Moderately angry ____ Mildly angry
but still okay ____ Not angry at all ____
- Goldstein,
Arnold P. and Barry Glick, "Aggression Replacement Training: A Comprehensive
Intervention for Aggressive Youth", Research Press: Illinois, 1987.
Personal
Reflection Exercise #6
The preceding section contained information
about the Hassle Log. Write three case study examples regarding how you might
use the content of this section in your practice.
Reviewed 2023
Update
Behavioral problems in psychotic, clinically high-risk,
and non-psychotic adolescent patients
- Rogantini, C., Provenzi, L., Borgatti, R., Mensi, M., & Clinical High Risk State For Psychosis Research Group (2022). Behavioral problems in psychotic, clinically high-risk, and non-psychotic adolescent patients. Annals of general psychiatry, 21(1), 43. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12991-022-00422-1
Peer-Reviewed Journal Article References:
Henderson, C. E., Hogue, A., & Dauber, S. (2019). Family therapy techniques and one-year clinical outcomes among adolescents in usual care for behavior problems. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 87(3), 308–312.
Mattos, L. A., Schmidt, A. T., Henderson, C. E., & Hogue, A. (2017). Therapeutic alliance and treatment outcome in the outpatient treatment of urban adolescents: The role of callous–unemotional traits. Psychotherapy, 54(2), 136–147.
Shelleby, E. C., Shaw, D. S., Dishion, T. J., Wilson, M. N., & Gardner, F. (2018). Effects of the Family Check-Up on reducing growth in conduct problems from toddlerhood through school age: An analysis of moderated mediation. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 86(10), 856–867.
Yu, S. H., Brookman-Frazee, L., Kim, J. J., Barnett, M. L., Wright, B., & Lau, A. S. (2021). Therapist adaptations to evidence-based practices and associations with implementation outcomes in child therapy sessions. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
QUESTION
21 What are uses of the Hassle Log? To select and enter your answer go to Test.