Beschreibung:
Written with the emotional needs of men in mind, this book explores the numerous triggers that can provoke anger in men. In clear, easy-to-understand language, it outlines steps men can take to better manage their anger and regain control of their lives. Includes 22 true stories of law enforcement officers, military men, and others who describe the devastating impact of anger on themselves and those around them. Outlines seven practical anger management skills applied to each of the revealing stories.
Written with the emotional needs of men in mind, this book explores the numerous triggers that can provoke anger in men. In clear, easy-to-understand language, it outlines steps men can take to better manage their anger and regain control of their lives. Includes 22 true stories of law enforcement officers, military men, and others who describe the devastating impact of anger on themselves and those around them. Outlines seven practical anger management skills applied to each of the revealing stories.
Written with the emotional needs of men in mind, this book explores the numerous triggers that can provoke anger in men. In clear, easy-to-understand language, it outlines steps men can take to better manage their anger and regain control of their lives. Includes 22 true stories of law enforcement officers, military men, and others who describe the devastating impact of anger on themselves and those around them. Outlines seven practical anger management skills applied to each of the revealing stories.
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments vi
Forewords vii
What Angry Men Need to Know and Do
1 What Triggers Men's Anger? 1
2 Take Charge of Your Own Anger 23
3 Seven Ways Other People Try to Control Your Reactions 28
Seven Life-Changing Skills for Angry Men
4 Decide Whether to Talk Now -- Skill #1 39
5 Talk to the Right Person -- Skill #2 42
6 Pay Attention to Their Feelings -- Skill #3 46
7 Find Something in Common -- Skill #4 52
8 Depersonalize the Situation -- Skill #5 55
9 Get to the Real Issue(s) -- Skill #6 60
10 Drop the Grudge -- Skill #7 67
Make a Difference
11 Applying the Seven Skills to Our Opening Stories 74
Images of Angry Men 124
Index 127
Anger Management Resources 132