Taking Charge of Anger How to Resolve Conflict, Sustain Relationships, and Express Yourself without Losing Control

by Nay, W. Robert

• ISBN13: 9781572306806
• ISBN10: 1572306807
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-30
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

Angry people often get into trouble--with spouses and kids, bosses and colleagues, friends and strangers--and "putting a lid on it" is easier said than done. Yet this powerful, often destructive emotion can be tamed with the effective six-step program presented in this book. Anger expert Dr. Robert Nay, who has conducted popular trainings and workshops nationwide on his proven approach, combines innovative self-discovery tools and targeted exercises for understanding and managing the five unproductive faces of anger, from passive-aggression to all-out rage. Quizzes, worksheets, and practice tips help readers assess when and why their anger becomes a problem, switch gears before it escalates out of control, and channel anger in more productive ways. Beyond just learning textbook strategies, readers gain skills to make anger control second-nature in stressful, hot-button situations.

Author Biography

preliminary bio provided by author and edited by KL for trade catalog, NTA
W. Robert Nay, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in McLean, Virginia, and Annapolis, Maryland, and serves as Clinical Associate Professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine. The author of two psychology textbooks, Dr. Nay has taught mental health professionals nationwide to conduct anger management training with their clients. He is frequently consulted by the media and has appeared repeatedly on national television to discuss media violence.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	1	(12)
Step One Understanding and Recognizing Anger
The Faces of Anger: Who Do You See in the Mirror?	13	(16)
Behind the Mask: Understanding Anger and Its Expression	29	(22)
Step Two Identifying and Preparing for Anger Triggers
Understanding Your Anger Triggers	51	(26)
Step Three Pinpointing Your Anger Early On and Dampening Arousal
Anger Awareness	77	(14)
Dampening Anger Arousal	91	(18)
Step Four Identifying and Changing Thoughts That Fuel Anger
Recognizing Thoughts That Fuel Anger	109	(14)
Rewriting Your Script: New Thinking for New Solutions	123	(22)
Step Five Staying Cool Under Fire
Assertive Problem Solving: Expressing Anger Constructively in Conflict Situations	145	(18)
When Anger Is Aimed at You	163	(20)
Step Six Staying the Course: Sustaining New Behavior and Coping with Roadblocks
Establishing New Anger Habits	183	(13)
So You've Had a Setback: Getting Back on Track	196	(23)
Appendix 1 Self-Assessment of Anger Questionnaire (SAQ)	219	(8)
Appendix 2 Personal Anger Scale	227	(1)
Appendix 3 Anger Analysis	228	(3)
Suggested Resources	231	(8)
References	239	(1)
Index	240	(6)
About the Author	246