The Added Value of an Internet-based Intervention for Treatment of Forensic Psychiatric Outpatients

"The intervention consists of 10 lessons:~1. Motivation - where are you now?~2. Where do you want to go?~3. Circle of aggression.~4. Thoughts.~5. Emotions.~6. Bodily sensations.~7. Techniques for self-control.~8. Asking for help.~9. Assertiveness.~10. Relapse-prevention. Each lesson consists of multiple components, i.e. written text, assignments and videos with therapists and/or experts by experience. After each lesson, the therapist sends written feedback on the assignments to the patient. Because 'Aggression' is a blended intervention, each lesson is briefly discussed in an in-person treatment session. Generally, participants work on one lesson per week."

In-person aggression treatment as usual (TAU), as delivered by the organization. This refers to any form of psychotherapy that is delivered by a licenced psychologist to a patient. The main focus of treatment as usual should lie on aggression regulation.