Taking Charge of Anger

This straight-talking bookâ€"grounded in over 25 years of experienceâ€"has already helped many tens of thousands of readers understand and manage destructive anger in all its forms. Anger expert Dr. Robert Nay guides you to:  *Figure out which of the five faces of anger are a problem for you, from passiveâ€"aggression to all-out rage. *Recognize the early warning signs of anger in your physical sensations and thoughts. *Master cooling-off strategies that work in the heat of the moment. *Identify and change unrealistic expectations you have for yourself and other people. *Communicate effectively when differences arise. *Practice your new skills in everyday lifeâ€"until they become second nature.  The second edition includes a new chapter on forgiveness, plus updated examples and resources. If anger is getting in the way of your goalsâ€"or disrupting the relationships most precious to youâ€"the time to make changes is now.See also Dr. Nay's Anger Management Workbook: Use the STOP Method to Replace Destructive Responses with Constructive Behavior, which helps you build core anger management skills using interactive exercises, and Overcoming Anger in Your Relationship: How to Break the Cycle of Arguments, Put-Downs, and Stony Silences.