Anger Management For Dummies

by Gill Bloxham, W. Doyle Gentry

Overview

Everyone gets angry. And in a turbulent economy where finances are stretched, property prices waver and unemployment booms, blowing a fuse is par for the course. But you don't have to take it out on others! Anger Management For Dummies, UK Edition shows you how to work through feelings of rage, emerge from the red mist, and lead a healthier, happier and more positive life.

This fully adapted UK edition guides you through ways to recognise and deal with the underlying causes of anger at work, in relationships and in your personal life - and teaches you how to stay positive in spite of all the stresses and strains life throws your way. From letting go of resentments, preventing new rage and dealing with the anger of others, to improving self-expression, honing spiritual calm and getting a good night's sleep, this user-friendly guide tackles the latest anger-busting exercises and therapies (including CBT) and demonstrates how to deal with anger constructively.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470664568
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	03/25/2010
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	368
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Gill Bloxham, CPsychol is a Chartered Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Gill teaches on university courses, to charity organisations such as MIND and to non-health agencies including the police and local government.W. Doyle Gentry, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Institute for Anger-Free Living.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: The Basics of Anger 9

Chapter 1: Anger: A Natural Human Emotion 11

Chapter 2: When Is Anger a Problem? Assessing and Understanding Your Anger 19

Chapter 3: Is Anger Damaging Your Life? 35

Part II: Dealing with Past and Present Anger 51

Chapter 4: Taking Immediate Action 53

Chapter 5: Avoiding Speaking Out in Anger 69

Chapter 6: Keeping Your Cool 79

Chapter 7: Letting Go of Past Anger 95

Chapter 8: Moving Forward: The Power of Forgiveness 105

Part III: Preventing Future Anger 115

Chapter 9: Adopting a New Outlook 117

Chapter 10: Saying What You Mean 129

Chapter 11: Owning Up to Your Anger 139

Chapter 12: Balancing the Effects of Your Temperament 153

Chapter 13: Using Anger Constructively 165

Part IV: Lifestyle Changes That Improve Your Anger and Health 183

Chapter 14: Managing Daily Stresses 185

Chapter 15: Managing Your Body Chemistry 201

Chapter 16: Getting a Good Night’s Sleep 213

Chapter 17: Looking After Your Spiritual Health 229

Chapter 18: Staying in a Good Mood 237

Part V: Managing Anger in Relationships 255

Chapter 19: At Work 257

Chapter 20: At Home and In Intimate Relationships 271

Part VI: The Part of Tens 285

Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Raise a Child to Have Healthy Anger Control 287

Chapter 22: Ten Anger-Freeing Thoughts 299

Chapter 23: Ten Anger-Freeing Actions 307

Index 317