Angry All the Time

by Potter-Efron, Ronald T.

• ISBN13: 9781572243927
• ISBN10: 1572243929
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Inc

Summary

This is the second edition of Angry all the Time -- an emergency guide for people who have anger control problems. This book helps readers make immediate changes by learning to stop making excuses and stop blaming, follow the 8 steps of anger management, change anger-provoking thoughts, deal with old resentments, ask for what they want without anger, avoid violence and threats, and stay calm. Potter-Efron is also author of: Working Anger (WA), Letting Go of Anger (LET), and Stop the Anger Now (SAGN).

Author Biography

Ronald T. Potter-Efron, MSW, Ph.D., is a clinical psychotherapist specializing in anger management. He is the author of several best-selling books including Letting Go of Anger and Letting Go of Shame.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(14)
PART I Understanding
1 My Life Is a Mess Because of My Anger	15	(10)
2 Why? Why? Why? Why Did I Become So Angry?	25	(12)
3 Why Can't I Stop? The Six Main Reasons People Stay Angry	37	(10)
4 The Anger and Violence Ladder	47	(12)
5 The Three Main Goals of Anger Control: Prevention, Containment, and Problem-Solving	59	(12)
6 Four Ways to Become Less Angry	71	(12)
PART II Action
7 Fish or Cut Bait-It's Time To Make a Promise	83	(12)
8 Climbing Down the Ladder, Part 1- No More Violence or Threats	95	(12)
9 Climbing Down the Ladder, Part 2 Keep That Foul Mouth Shut Until You Learn to Talk Right	107	(8)
10 Believe It or Not, They're Not Out to Get You	115	(12)
11 Saying Good-bye to Old Resentments	127	(10)
12 I Need Help, Too A Chapter for Partners of Angry People	137	(14)
13 Finishing Up	151