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Anger Management For Dummies

3. Aufl.

von: Laura L. Smith
16,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	31.08.2021
ISBN/EAN:	9781119828297
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	368

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Learn to mitigate your anger and take charge of your life Everyone experiences anger from time to time, but when left unchecked or unbridled, this normal human emotion can become disruptive and damage relationships. If you’re ready to stop letting anger control your life, turn to Anger Management For Dummies. This trusted source gives you tools to identify the source of your anger—whether it’s fear, depression, anxiety, or stress—and offers ways to deal with the “flight or fight” instinct that anger produces, allowing you to release yourself and your life from its grip. Anger Management For Dummies outlines specific anger management methods, skills, and exercises that you can use to take control of your feelings and actions. It provides: <ul> <li>Information on the different kinds of rage, including road, air, and office </li> <li>A look at Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) and how to manage aggression </li> <li>Advice on how to deal with angry children and teens </li> <li>Details on how anger is related to the "fight, flight, or freeze" response of the nervous system and prepares you to fight (for good or bad) </li> </ul> Overcoming anger issues requires support, mindfulness, and a bit of practice—all of which this book provides. When you’re ready to face your triggers and change your perspective on the emotions of anger or rage, let Anger Management For Dummies give you the helping hand you need.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Anger Management 5 Chapter 1: Understanding Anger 7 Chapter 2: Finding Your Anger Profile 15 Chapter 3: Deciding Whether to Change 35 Part 2: Rethinking Anger 53 Chapter 4: Jump-Starting Anger Management 55 Chapter 5: Connecting Events to Thoughts and Feelings 67 Chapter 6: Reexamining Angry Thoughts 77 Chapter 7: Taking the Focus Off Yourself 99 Part 3: Equipping Yourself with Anger Management Tools 109 Chapter 8: Communicating Assertively with Compassion 111 Chapter 9: Mindfully Managing Anger 129 Chapter 10: Practicing Non-Angry Responses 139 Part 4: Managing Anger Hotspots 153 Chapter 11: When You Are Morally Outraged 155 Chapter 12: Dealing with Anger at Work 167 Chapter 13: Understanding and Helping Angry Children and Teens 183 Chapter 14: Subduing Anger in Intimate Relationships 203 Chapter 15: Rage Behind the Machine 215 Part 5: Handling Anger from the Past 225 Chapter 16: Letting Go of Past Anger 227 Chapter 17: Finding Forgiveness 241 Chapter 18: Preventing Relapse 249 Part 6: Living Beyond Anger 257 Chapter 19: Soothing Stress 259 Chapter 20: Balancing Your Body 275 Chapter 21: Building Social Support 293 Chapter 22: Finding Meaning and Purpose 303 Part 7: The Part of Tens 313 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Deal with Angry People 315 Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Decrease Anger with Compassion 323 Chapter 25: Ten Anti-Anger Thoughts 327 Index 335

Autorenportrait

Laura L. Smith, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and the former President of the New Mexico Psychological Association. She was co-author of Depression For Dummies and Anxiety For Dummies and is an expert on emotional disorders, cognitive therapy, and mental health issues.

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Control your anger and enjoy your life Anger is a common, normal, and even healthy part of everyday life. But if you find that being angry is getting in the way of being happy and productive, turn to Anger Management For Dummies to find practical and effective ways to calm your emotions. Filled with useful tips on how to handle common rage-inducing scenarios—like driving, flying, and working—this book teaches you how to take control of your feelings and actions with straightforward methods, skills, and exercises that you can do at home. Inside… <ul><li>Handle road, air, and office rage</li> <li>Navigate anger in relationships</li> <li>Deal with angry children</li> <li>Discern the source of your anger</li> <li>Practice calming exercises</li> <li>Find alternatives to outrage</li> <li>Regain control over your feelings</li> <li>Have productive conversations</li></ul>