Anger Management for Dummies, 2ed
ISBN: 9788126557042
380 pages
Description
Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems--problems at work, in personal relationships and in the overall quality of life. The book shares specific anger management methods, skills and exercises that will help readers identify the sources of anger and release themselves from their grip. Featuring new and updated coverage of road rage, air rage, office rage and dealing with angry children.
Introduction
Part I: Getting Started with Anger Management
Chapter 1: Understanding Anger
Chapter 2: Finding Your Anger Profile
Chapter 3: Deciding Whether to Change
Part II: Rethinking Anger
Chapter 4: Jump]Starting Anger Management
Chapter 5: Connecting Events to Thoughts and Feelings
Chapter 6: Reexamining Angry Thoughts
Chapter 7: Taking the Focus Off Yourself
Part III: Equipping Yourself with Anger Management Tools
Chapter 8: Communicating Assertively
Chapter 9: Solving Problems without Anger
Chapter 10: Relaxing Anger Away
Chapter 11: Practicing Non Angry Responses
Part IV: Managing Anger Hotspots
Chapter 12: Dealing with Anger at Work
Chapter 13: Controlling Anger at Home with Family
Chapter 14: Subduing Anger in Intimate Relationships
Part V: Handling Anger from the Past
Chapter 15: Letting Go of Past Anger
Chapter 16: Finding Forgiveness
Chapter 17: Preventing Relapse
Part VI: Living Beyond Anger
Chapter 18: Soothing Stress
Chapter 19: Balancing Your Body
Chapter 20: Building Social Support
Chapter 21: Finding Meaning and Purpose
Part VII: The Part of Tens
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Deal with Angry People
Chapter 23: Ten Ways to End Road Rage
Chapter 24: Ten Anti Anger Thoughts
Index