Product Description

This volume is intended as a self-help manual for those who find that they are spoiling the lives of both themselves and those around them by constantly being irritable and angry. It has been written to explain why such bouts occur and what can be done, using cognitive behaviour therapy to overcome them. It takes a positive approach for which the long-term goal is lasting good temper and also looks at how best to handle situations which would tax even the most good natured person.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5361 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Synopsis
This volume is intended as a self-help manual for those who find that they are spoiling the lives of both themselves and those around them by constantly being irritable and angry. It has been written to explain why such bouts occur and what can be done, using cognitive behaviour therapy to overcome them. It takes a positive approach for which the long-term goal is lasting good temper and also looks at how best to handle situations which would tax even the most good natured person.

Customer Reviews

Does what it says on the tin
I found this an excellent source of information on anger and how to deal with it. As a trainee counsellor who is already working with clients I have used it as a framework for discussing anger problems and found the advice on how to re-appraise our habitual reactions to anger "triggers" was especially useful. I also liked the "leaky bucket" analogy, i.e. that if we don't keep topping up the bucket, the anger drains away. I would recommend the book to counsellors and self-helpers as it is very easy to read and follow. I do think the CBT approach is valuable for learning to manage what I would call "everyday" anger, but I think that there are people with "deep-seated" anger relating to wounds from their past who would need a different approach.

Excellent Series
This book is part of a series of books and in it's handy sized format is a good reference tool. Doesn't have all the answers in it and personally soon got bored of using it as things were hard to find.Although I will refer to it again in future.

Practical Exercises for Self Improvement
The author's tone and practical examples give you confidence that the suggested practical exercises will enable you to overcome your problem(s)successfully.
Recommended, it could change your life for the better!