Driver Aggression and Road Rage: Causes and Clinical Interventions
We’ve all been cut off in traffic or caught behind a slow driver at the wrong time. Why do we feel “rage” when this happens? How can we help ourselves and our clients manage driving rage or aggression? As more people take the to the roadways post-pandemic, streets become more crowded, and societal stressors mount, we are seeing more instances of road rage and driver aggression hit the news, many of these interactions fatal or catastrophic. Finally, a CE training to highlight the phenomenon.
Aggressive driving and road rage are concerning behaviors that have significant societal implications. Intended for professionals, this training will examine the causes, triggering events, consequences, and common forms of aggressive driving behaviors and road rage. A section of this training will also examine screening and intervention options appropriate for persons who engage in these behaviors. Other topics discussed in this training will include alexithymia, anger management problems, attachment patterns, conflict resolution problems, emotional intelligence, empathy, executive dysfunction, fatigue, hostility, impatience, impulse control issues, irritability, lower emotionality, mentalization, metacognition, mindful attention, paranoia, personality disorders, perspective taking, psychological distress, rumination, self-efficacy, self-regulation deficits, sensation-seeking, sleep disturbances, and substance misuse to name a few. Empirically-based research findings and case study examples will be highlighted throughout this training.
Learning Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). Demonstrate understanding of the neurobiopsychosocial factors and personality traits that contribute to aggressive driving behaviors and road rage.
b). State environmental factors that might trigger aggressive driving behaviors and road rage.
c). Define related terms, such as problematic driving behaviors, driver aggression, risky driving behaviors, and driver-related stress.
d). Learn and understand the consequences associated with aggressive driving behaviors and road rage.
e). Describe the victim-offender profiles and interactional patterns typical of road rage and driver aggression.
f). Learn and practice screening and intervention approaches.
g). Learn and understand empirically-based research findings pertaining to these topics.
Target Audience:
Mental Health Clinicians, Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Counselors, School Personnel, Youth Development Workers, and Healthcare Workers.
CPD Information For Mental Health Professionals
Enjoy complete flexibility with 100% self-paced learning you can access anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Pay once for lifetime access.
Course Duration: 2 learning hours
Certificate and CPD hours: On completion you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion to support your CPD records.
Assessment: Complete a short quiz at the end (80% pass mark), which you can resit as many times as needed.
Lifetime Access: Your access to the course does not expire, so you can revisit key concepts anytime you want a refresher for practice.
CPD Eligibility: This program may be suitable for CPD for professionals such as:
- Psychologists
- Counsellors and Psychotherapists
- Social Workers
- Community Workers
- Mental Health Nurses
- General Practitioners (GPs)
- Occupational Therapists
CPD requirements vary between professional bodies, so please check with your association or credentialing body to confirm you can claim CPD hours/OPD points for this program and what evidence they require.
Course Content
Meet Your Instructor
Complex forensic cases involving neurodivergent individuals, traumatic brain injuries, or fetal alcohol spectrum disorders often leave practitioners feeling overwhelmed by the intersection of mental health, neuroscience, and criminal justice issues. Jerrod Brown has spent his career developing expertise at these critical intersections, becoming one of the few professionals who can navigate the complex interplay between brain-based conditions, trauma, and forensic presentations with both scientific rigor and practical application.
As Assistant Professor and Program Director of Forensic Behavioral Health at Concordia University, and Founder/CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS), Dr. Brown represents a unique integration of academic excellence and real-world forensic expertise. His extraordinary educational background - including four separate master's degrees, a Ph.D. in Psychology, and over a dozen specialised certifications ranging from Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor to Certified Neurodiversity Professional - demonstrates his commitment to understanding human behavior from multiple scientific perspectives. His co-editorship of Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals and role as Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Scholars Today reflect his leadership in advancing the field.
Dr. Brown's expertise spans forensic behavioral health, autism spectrum disorders, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, traumatic brain injury, neurocriminology, confabulation and suggestibility, trauma and resilience, and applied clinical nutrition. His approach recognises that many forensic presentations involve complex interactions between neurological conditions, trauma histories, and environmental factors that traditional psychological assessments miss. He specialises in cases where standard forensic evaluations fail to capture the full picture, particularly involving individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, or conditions that affect memory and decision-making capacity.
What sets his training apart is interdisciplinary depth combined with practical application. Brown doesn't just teach from one theoretical perspective - he shows practitioners how neurological, nutritional, sleep, and trauma factors interact to create the complex presentations they encounter in forensic settings. His over 300 workshops and webinars demonstrate his exceptional ability to translate complex neuroscience into immediately applicable assessment and intervention strategies.
For your practice, expect to gain specialised knowledge in forensic neuropsychology, tools for assessing neurodivergent individuals in legal contexts, and frameworks for understanding how brain-based conditions affect criminal responsibility and treatment planning. His approach particularly benefits forensic psychologists, criminal justice professionals, or clinicians working with intellectually disabled or brain-injured populations.
Quick Win: Brown's "neurocriminology assessment framework" helps practitioners quickly identify when criminal behavior may be influenced by undiagnosed neurological conditions - often revealing mitigating factors that completely change case conceptualisation and intervention strategies.
Qualifications
- Ph.D., Psychology, Northcentral University, Scottsdale, AZ
- M.A., Counseling, Adler Graduate School, Richfield, MN
- M.S., Criminal Justice, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
- M.S., Special Studies in Forensic Studies, St. Cloud State University
- M.S., Special Studies in Cognitive Disorders, St. Cloud State University
- B.E.S., Applied Psychology and Psychology, St. Cloud State University
- Currently pursuing 5th M.S., Applied Clinical Nutrition, Northeast College of Health Sciences
Advanced Certifications & Certificates
- Post-Doctoral Certificate, Leadership and Organisational Strategy, Walden University, 2021
- Professional Certificate, Forensic Psychology, San Diego State University Global Campus, 2021
- Graduate Certificate, Neuroscience and Law, Michigan State University, current
- Graduate Certificates: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Other Health Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury (Hamline University)
- Graduate Certificates: Neuropsychology, Medical Biochemistry, Exercise Prescription, Dyslexia
- Diabetes Care and Education Certificate, Central Arizona College, 2023
Specialised Certifications
- Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor (CFNC)
- Certified Neurodiversity Professional
- Certified Kid's Nutrition Specialist
- Tobacco Treatment Specialist (Mayo Clinic)
- Brain Health Coach
- Certified Digestive Health Specialist
- Gut Health Specialist
- Certified Sleep Science Coach
- Integrative Adult Sleep Coach
- Holistic Health Coach
- Stress and Mindset Coach
Leadership & Teaching
- Assistant Professor & Program Director, Forensic Behavioral Health and Trauma, Resilience, and Self Care Strategies, Concordia University, St. Paul, MN
- Founder & CEO, American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS)
- Editor-in-Chief, Forensic Scholars Today (FST)
- Faculty, Walden University
- Presenter, CONCEPT Professional Training, Palo Alto University
Training & Speaking
- Over 300 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings conducted
- National and international speaking engagements
- Professional and student audience presentations
- Conference presentations at various organisations
Clinical Specialties
- Forensic assessments involving neurodevelopmental conditions
- Autism spectrum disorder in forensic contexts
- Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and criminal justice implications
- Traumatic brain injury and competency evaluations
- Confabulation and suggestibility in legal proceedings
- Miranda rights comprehension issues
- Youth firesetting assessment and intervention
- Criminal recidivism risk factors and prevention
Ready to develop expertise in the complex intersection of neuroscience, mental health, and criminal justice? Discover how Dr. Brown's interdisciplinary approach can enhance your ability to conduct comprehensive forensic assessments and provide effective interventions for the most challenging cases.
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- Duration 2 hours
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- Language English