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Controlling Anger

Anger is a normal part of being human. But sometimes, it can get out of hand. If you’re feeling like you’re angry more often than not, or if you’ve hurt someone you love with harsh words or actions, you might benefit from learning anger management skills. For more information visit the Cleveland Clinic's website.

It can be painful to explore negative events and emotions. So, it’s important to choose your therapist carefully. Make sure you see a licensed professional who’s trained to teach anger management and assertiveness skills.

For those concerned about their use of violence and abuse towards others

It can be difficult to recognize our behavior in relationships to be problematic. There are lot's of reasons why we might not recognize it and it can be really difficult and upsetting when we realize there is a problem in the way we behave towards the people we love and care for.

There is help and support out there for you, the important step is working towards making changes going forward and getting the support you deserve.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

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Anger by Gary Chapman (Narrated by)
Type: eAudio
ISBN: 9781608140343
Publication Date: 2007-09-07
Dr. Gary Chapman offers helpful--and sometimes surprising--insights into why you get angry and what you can do about it. Using real-life examples of transformed lives and relationships, Chapman explains how to recognize the difference between "bad" anger and "good" anger, use anger to motivate you toward positive change, & release long-simmering resentment, teach your children how to deal with anger, and more.
Anger Is a Choice by Tim Lahaye; Bob Phillips; Grover Gardner (Narrated by)
Type: eAudio
ISBN: 9780310861928
Publication Date: 2011-04-19
Best-selling authors Tim LaHaye and Bob Phillips tell us what we need to know to control the emotion of anger. They not only examine it from beginning (its origins) to end (its effects), they also help us evaluate our own 'Irritability Quotient' through the Anger Inventory and other exercises throughout the book. In learning how to handle conflicts and anger, we are enabled to heal damaged relationships and help others deal with their anger as well.
Anger Management for Dummies by Charles H. Elliott; Laura L. Smith; Derek Shoales (Narrated by)
Type: eAudio
ISBN: 9781618036810
Publication Date: 2019-09-10
Anger is a completely normal, healthy human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems - at work, in personal relationships, and in the overall quality of life. Anger Management for Dummies provides trusted and authoritative information on anger management methods, skills, and exercises that will help you or a loved one identify sources of anger and release them healthily.
Calming Your Angry Mind by Brantley, Jeffrey, M.D.
Type: eAudio
ISBN: 9781705225035
Publication Date: 2020-06-29
Jeff Brantley offers a breakthrough approach using mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and compassion practices to help you better handle the anger, fear, and hostile emotions that can wreak havoc at home, work, and in relationships. In addition, you will also learn important self-awareness skills to help you stop overreacting and improve communication with others.
The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anger by Knaus, William J. ; Alberti, Robert, Ph.D.
Type: eAudio
ISBN: 9798765013274
Publication Date: 2022-03-14
With this guide, you'll discover skills for identifying and avoiding needless anger; staying cool when anger heats up; and forging a stronger, more capable, and rational sense of self.If your anger is getting in the way of your relationships, your career, your health, and your happiness, The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anger can help you take charge of your anger—and your life.
Dr. Walton's Anger Management by James E. Walton (Narrated by)
Type: eAudio
ISBN: 9781593164393
Publication Date: 2012-01-20
Unrestrained anger can lead to loss of control, concentration, and sleep. It is also known to cause problems with decision making, not to mention severely damaging relationships. Dr. Walton's Anger Management deals directly with stopping anger by combining the immediate proven effectiveness of clinical hypnosis with cutting-edge anger management strategies, psychological insights, and self-empowerment techniques.
Letting Go of Anger by Potter-Efron, Ronald T., Ph.D. ; Potter-Efron, Patricia S.
Type: eAudio
ISBN: 9781705297391
Publication Date: 2021-02-15
This book examines the eleven most common styles of anger expression and helps you learn how to communicate your anger in healthy ways. Learn which anger styles work for different situations—and which ones lead to certain disaster. Find out how to become more flexible and creative at expressing your anger. Once you understand the whole range of anger styles, you'll be able to better manage angry feelings and use your anger as a positive force for building a better life.

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