The Anger Management Pocket Guide (How to Control Anger Before It Controls You!)

Everyone gets angry, but some people manage anger better than others. Designed for better controlling one’s anger, this powerful little guide covers it all: •Shows how anger differs with men and women •Identifies major anger triggers and costs •Specifies self-help techniques •Reveals how to get professional help •Offers a commitment-to-change contract Two sections on self-help and getting help cover everything from reducing stress, joining anger management classes, and forming a support group to finding a good therapist, taking medications, and even acquiring a loving pet. It also lists dozens of useful anger management resources: books, DVDs, games, programs, and websites. Jam-packed with revealing self-tests, examples, illustrations, exercises, tips, techniques, and resources for changing attitudes and behaviors that lead to creating a new anger-free you. A terrific handout for counselors and other professionals to give clients who struggle with anger management issues, especially those experiencing co-occurring disorders (substance abuse, depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias), and/or those who are incarcerated with anger, rage, and violence issues.