Diffusing Anger: Anger Management for Parents: Mitigate Triggers and Take 3-Step Quick-Release Action to Raise Happy, Confident Children

by Sasha Woodley

Manage your anger and have a happier, more peaceful relationship with your kids and others. If you want to know how, read on…Even if you’re usually even-tempered and sweet-natured, there are times when your kids know exactly how to push your buttons. You lose your temper, yell at them, and then feel guilty because they’re just kids, after all.

Or even worse, you fly into an uncontrollable rage and go from 0 to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit in a nanosecond and then feel embarrassed because you know you completely overreacted.

So do you want to know how lashing out at your kids without warning and get your kids to listen without you yelling?vent your intense emotions peacefully, create strong relationships with your kids, and stop making them afraid of you because you fly off the handle?break vicious cycles of anger built up over generations and avoid raising kids with the same anger issues as you?If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you’re not alone.

Many parents suffer from anger issues.

The trick is to understand where your anger comes from so that you can control it before it controls you.

In this guide, here is just a fraction of what you will Why do you, as a parent, often explode so quickly or snap over something trivial for no reason?The 3-step quick-release action that Taoists have used for 2000 years to get you past explosive anger when the blood rushes to your head.How you can stop being a hurricane mom so that you don’t cause long-term psychological damage to your kids and affect their personalities.Common triggers that short-fused parents face – such as kids’ not following your expectations, sibling rivalries, and kids’ throwing tantrums – and how to mitigate each effectively.Why anger is always a secondary emotion…and the visible triggers that are sparked by invisible ones that make you even angrier (and how to treat the underlying causes).What the “father of neurogastroenterology,” Dr. Michael D. Gershon, a decorated professor at Columbia University, says about how to significantly boost your happy state of mind by taking care of your second brain – why it’s much more than a gut feeling.5 safe, non-toxic adaptogenic herbs, along with simple diet tips to help your body combat stress and find balance – stop feeding your anger!Build strong relationships with your kids by understanding the characteristics of different stages of child development (especially the often dreaded teen years) and sharing your own happiness.How to encourage your kids to own their feelings and not suppress their emotions, and teach them self-regulation over “tantrum storms.”And much much more!

Whether your anger is sparked by your childhood trauma or your kids not listening to you, you can overcome it by changing how you think and react to triggers.

It’s not even that hard – all it takes is the will to be calmer and to practice mindfulness.

It’s all up to you – you can stay the way you are and have unhappy relationships for the rest of your life, or you can use this guide to set you on the path to a happier and more peaceful life for you as well as for those around you.

182 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 8, 2023

Reviews

[Kate Lutter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to say—I loved this book. It is a full throttle discussion of what anger is--the causes, how it often stems from the past, how it often evolves from another emotion such as disappointment, how it’s connected to expectations, and how it can be controlled.

The author looks at anger from every angle—how it’s affected by sleep, nutrition, exercise, time spent outdoors, time spent doing things which are self-fulfilling.

I was particularly impressed not only with the thoroughness of the discussion—this is not a quick read, but believe you me, a read that is well worth the time invested if you are sincere in wanting to change your behavior and have a better relationship with your children but I was also impressed with the down and dirty tips and tricks that the author suggested when you feel that anger bubbling up. For example, the idea of physically nodding, of asking yourself whether you’d be angry with the same issue five months from now, the taking a quick time out to breathe. These are just some of the small but effective techniques you can use rather than lose control. They all lead to question—are you in control of your anger or is your anger in control of you. When you realize that feeling intense anger releases cortisol into the body, it is something you probably want to avoid, if possible.

I highly recommend this book for parents and for anyone who feels their anger is getting the best of them. 5 stars.

[Bill Conrad · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have had anger issues for most of my life and have made efforts to deal with it a few times. It has been getting worse lately, and I downloaded Diffusing Anger by Sasha Woodley. It is a self-help book about recognizing your anger and then taking steps to mitigate the issues.
What hit home with me was the chapter Destigmatizing Anger So We Can Truly Address the Problem. I found a lot of helpful advice there and have been following it. I notice a positive difference and feel a lot better. Sasha has a nonjudgmental approach that is easy to follow, and I have learned a lot about myself. I also discovered a lot about other people in my life.
I recommend this book to anyone with anger issues who wishes to live happier. I hope you find this book as helpful as I did.

[Georgia Nicholson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for all parents!

"Diffusing Anger: Anger Management for Parents” is an outstanding guide that offers practical strategies for managing anger effectively. The author's insightful approach provides readers with valuable techniques to diffuse anger in a healthy and constructive manner. The book is well-structured, easy to follow, and filled with helpful exercises and examples that make it applicable to real-life situations. With its empowering message and actionable advice, "Diffusing Anger" is a must-read for anyone seeking to cultivate emotional well-being and lead a more balanced and confident life.

[Kev Chilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

sound practical advice expertly presented

Having just read, Diffusing Anger, by Sasha Woolley, I’m very happy to give it a well deserved 5 star review. Woolley explores the roots of anger and provides invaluable insights on how to effectively control it, especially from a parent’s perspective. The book offers concrete examples and exercises to navigate anger whether it’s dealing with irate children or controlling your own emotions. A brilliantly presented guide filled with expert advice, that I’d highly recommend.

[RaChelle Holmberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received as a gift from GoodReads, this was an interesting read and a wonderful resource. I'm not an especially angry person, even under a large amount of adversity, but anger is a human condition and we all need assist in managing it. There's a lot to unpack in this book, and a lot to think about, and a LOT of great tips. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a helpful book which will help calm the anger of children to help their parents. It can be useful for any age child.
Brilliant read I received an advance copy from hidden gems and want to review

[Latori Shepherd · Rating 5 out of 5]

very informative

I really took away a lot of notes from this book. I’m not a parent but an adult child that deals with angry parents and this gave me a lot to sit down and break down to them.

[Steven Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Valuable Read

Having anger out of fear is just one great takeaway. That, and all the various triggers to our anger. This is a book that will speak to every parent!