Every Woman's Guide to Managing Your Anger

by Jantz, Gregory L.

• ISBN13: 9780800733148
• ISBN10: 0800733142
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-11-01
• Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co

Summary

Many things in life can make us give in to angry feelings: relationships gone bad, cross words between friends, difficulties with our parents, frustration with our children. But lingering anger usually hurts the one feeling it more than anyone else.

Author Biography

Gregory L. Jantz, PhD is a popular speaker and award-winning author of more than 20 books, including Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse. He is the founder and executive director of The Center for Counseling & Health Resources, Inc., in the Seattle, Washington, area. Ann McMurray has coauthored several books, including Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse. She too lives in Washington and works at The Center for Counseling & Health Resources, Inc.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 7
Introduction	p. 9
The Root of Anger
The Role of Anger: When Is It Okay to Be Angry?	p. 17
The Root of Destructive Anger: What Part Do Guilt, Shame, and Fear Play?	p. 35
The Branches of Anger
How Do Unfulfilled Expectations Affect Anger?	p. 59
What's Wrong with Keeping Score?	p. 81
What's Stress Got to Do with It?	p. 103
Why Shouldn't I Be Angry When Life Is Unfair?	p. 125
Why Can't We All Just Get Along?	p. 147
Can I Have a Truce with My Body?	p. 169
Uprooting the Anger and Pruning the Branches
Learning the Power of Acceptance	p. 199
Experiencing the Power of Forgiveness	p. 217
Living the Power of Optimism, Hope, and Joy	p. 239
Relying on the Power of God	p. 257
Notes	p. 265
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