Session 5/6: Five Principles for Counseling Reactive Aggressive Students

"Five Principles for Counseling Reactive Aggressive Students" presented by Dr. Jim Larson.

Dr. Jim Larson is Professor Emeritus in the Psychology Department of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater and one of the founding members of The Melissa Institute’s Scientific Board. He has over 30 years of experience in the school, community and youth residential treatment settings, including 14 years as a school psychologist for the Milwaukee Public Schools. He has presented nationally and abroad on the subject of treating child and adolescent anger and behavioral concerns and has been the recipient of university awards for teaching excellence. Dr. Larson has written multiple journal articles and book chapters on youth violence prevention, and is the author of Think First: Addressing Aggressive Behavior in Secondary Schools, and co-author of Helping School Children Cope with Anger: A Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention.

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