Evaluating Aspects of the Compassion Model as an Alternative to the Traditional Models of Working with People Exhibiting Abusive Behaviour

Abstract:

This study evaluates aspects of the Compassion Model of Anger Regulation. 27 participants in the program who had completed eight or more sessions of the ten session program completed a survey that measured their perceptions of the program content, program design, course facilitation, program environment and program outcomes. Open-ended responses were also sought on what was most useful, least useful and suggestions for change. While respondents evaluated all aspects of the program positively and found the program changed their behaviour significantly, some useful feedback was received in the areas of content and design, which will be used to modify future presentations of the program. Further research needs to be conducted to evaluate the long-term extent of the change.