Taking Charge of Anger

Six Steps to Asserting Yourself without Losing Control

Inbunden, Engelska, 2012

AvW. Robert Nay,United States) Nay, W. Robert (Georgetown University School of Medicine,W Robert Nay

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This straight-talking bookâ€”grounded in over 25 years of experienceâ€”has already helped many tens of thousands of readers understand and manage destructive anger in all its forms. Anger expert Dr. Robert Nay guides you to: Â *Figure out which of the five faces of anger are a problem for you, from passiveâ€“aggression to all-out rage. *Recognize the early warning signs of anger in your physical sensations and thoughts. *Master cooling-off strategies that work in the heat of the moment. *Identify and change unrealistic expectations you have for yourself and other people. *Communicate effectively when differences arise. *Practice your new skills in everyday lifeâ€”until they become second nature. Â The second edition includes a new chapter on forgiveness, plus updated examples and resources. If anger is getting in the way of your goalsâ€”or disrupting the relationships most precious to youâ€”the time to make changes is now.See also Dr. Nay's Anger Management Workbook: Use the STOP Method to Replace Destructive Responses with Constructive Behavior, which helps you build core anger management skills using interactive exercises, and Overcoming Anger in Your Relationship: How to Break the Cycle of Arguments, Put-Downs, and Stony Silences.

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Utgivningsdatum2012-04-17
Mått152 x 229 x 28 mm
Vikt498 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor289
Upplaga2
FörlagGuilford Publications
ISBN9781462503803

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W. Robert Nay, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in McLean, Virginia, and Annapolis, Maryland, and Clinical Associate Professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has trained thousands of mental health professionals nationwide to work on anger management and relationship issues with their clients. The author of [ital]Overcoming Anger in Your Relationship[/ital] and [ital]The Anger Management Workbook[/ital], Dr. Nay lives in Annapolis with his wife.

Introduction to the Second Edition Step One. Understanding and Recognizing Anger 1. The Faces of Anger: Whom Do You See in the Mirror? 2. Behind the Mask: Understanding Anger and Its Expression Step Two. Identifying and Preparing for Anger Triggers 3. Understanding Your Anger Triggers Step Three. Pinpointing Your Anger Early On and Dampening Arousal 4. Anger Awareness 5. Dampening Anger Arousal Step Four. Identifying and Changing Thoughts That Fuel Anger 6. Recognizing Thoughts That Fuel Anger 7. Rewriting Your Script: New Thinking for New Solutions Step Five. Staying Cool Under Fire 8. Assertive Problem Solving: Expressing Anger Constructively in Conflict Situations 9. When Anger Is Aimed at You Step Six. Staying the Course: Sustaining New Behavior and Coping with Roadblocks 10. Establishing New Anger Habits 11. Resolving Resentment and Considering When to Forgive When You Can't Forget 12. So You've Had a Setback: Getting Back on Track Appendix 1. Self-Assessment of Anger Questionnaire (SAQ) Appendix 2. Daily Anger Log Appendix 3. Personal Anger Scale Appendix 4. Anger Analysis Appendix 5. Relationship Anger Profile Suggested Resources

This valuable book provides evidence-based techniques that can help you gain control of anger and communicate more effectively. Kudos to Dr. Nay for producing a guide that draws on extensive clinical and research experience--and that is straightforward, practical, and user friendly.--Donald Meichenbaum, PhD, Research Director, Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment, MiamiIf you're among the many people who want to express anger more appropriately, this book offers real help. Using examples of anger problems we can all recognize, Dr. Nay provides clear and direct advice. He walks you through steps to curb anger and replace it with assertiveness--so you can get what you need without harm to self-esteem, reputation, or relationships. The six steps in this book will help you take charge of anger once and for all.--Margaret Wehrenberg, PsyD, author of The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques- Nay is an expert on anger management whose Taking Charge of Anger is a significant contribution. --Library Journal, 3/8/2012