Angry All the Time
Description
If you've picked up this book, chances are you're someone with a serious anger problem. Your explosive temper has probably cost you jobs, friends, loved ones¿maybe even your liberty. If it hasn't yet, it soon will, unless you do something about it.
This book contains a powerful and straightforward system for taking control of your anger and your life. This program is not easy, and it might even be painful at times¿but it works. The book will teach you how your anger escalates and what you can do to change your angry thoughts and behaviors. Then it's your turn. When you make and keep that promise to yourself to stay calm no matter what, the happier, safer life you want will become a possibility.
With this book, you'll be able to:
- Identify the causes of your anger
- Avoid violence, blaming, and threats
- Stay calm one day at a time
- Change anger-provoking thoughts
- Ask for what you want without anger
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Ronald T. Potter-Efron, MSW, PhD, is a psychotherapist in private practice in Eau Claire, WI, who specializes in anger management, mental health counseling, and the treatment of addictions. He is the author of Angry All the Time and Stop the Anger Now and coauthor of The Secret Message of Shame and Anger, Alcoholism, and Addiction.
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Introduction
- PART I: Understanding
- 1. My Life Is a Mess Because of My Anger
- 2. Why? Why? Why? Why Did I Become So Angry?
- 3. Why Can't I Stop?The Six Main Reasons People Stay Angry
- 4. The Anger and Violence Ladder
- 5. The Three Main Goals of Anger Control: Prevention, Containment, and Problem-Solving
- 6. Four Ways to Become Less Angry
- PART II: Action
- 7. Fish or Cut Bait-It's Time To Make a Promise
- 8. Climbing Down the Ladder, Part 1-No More Violence or Threats
- 9. Climbing Down the Ladder,Part 2-Keep That Foul Mouth Shut Until You Learn to Talk Right
- 10. Believe It or Not,They're Not Out to Get You
- 11. Saying Good-bye to Old Resentments
- 12. I Need Help, Too-A Chapter for Partners of Angry People
- 13Finishing Up
- About the Author
