The Anger Management Pocket Guide

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.