Anger Management for Everyone: Seven Proven Ways to Control Anger and Live a Happier Life by Raymond Chip Tafrate Ph.D

by Raymond Chip Tafrate

“A practical, easy-to-follow guide to getting control of your anger so that you can live a more productive life today. … Rather than get angry, get this book.” —Robert L. Leahy, PhD, director of the American Institute for Cognitive TherapyWe all get angry sometimes. But if you feel angry all of time—and if your anger makes others uncomfortable, creates distance in your relationships, disrupts your ability to think clearly and make good decisions, or otherwise results in behaviors that you regret or find embarrassing later—it’s time to make a change.Written by two clinical psychologists with decades of experience using cognitive behavioral interventions to treat anger, Anger Management for Everyone provides a comprehensive, research-based program to keep anger in its place. This revised and updated second edition includes new information on the environmental effects on anger, such as hunger and sleep; new progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness exercises; and new strategies and tips for improving social and interpersonal skills.With the authors’ enhanced “Anger Episode Model,” and the ten proven-effective skills for anger management in this helpful guide, you’ll come to better understand and control your problem anger, learn how to cope with everyday disappointments and frustrations, and experience more happiness, success, and vitality in all areas of your life.

Genres: Self Help, Psychology

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About the author

Raymond Chip Tafrate, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and Professor in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at Central Connecticut State University. He frequently consults with criminal justice agencies and has trained thousands of professionals to work more effectively with adolescents and adults with difficult-to-change problems such as alcohol and drug dependence, anger regulation difficulties, and persistent criminal behavior. Dr. Tafrate's work has been published in scientific journals, books, and demonstration DVDs for practitioners, and has been presented throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. His books include Forensic CBT: A Handbook for Clinical Practice and Anger Management for Everyone: Seven Proven Ways to Control Anger and Live a Happier Life.

Reviews

[MartyAnne · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's no question the strategies in this book are very helpful for people trying to adjust the occurrence, meaning, prevalence and consequences of anger. Which is saying a lot of good is in this book. It's also a new, reworked edition with additional strategies added.

However, when a book is written "for Everyone" I would expect the language it is written with not take exposure to PsychoBabble 101 to understand. This limits how useful the material is, because basically, it is in a foreign language. It's quite clear this material is first and foremost written by professional psychologists in clinical language.

It is telling that sometimes my Kindle couldn't even present a definition of a word; one example: "aggress" used as a verb. Certainly the word exists, but the fact that it is not commonly used in this manner underscores the language barrier at work.

The inclusion of online resources is a mixed blessing, as well. I think it further handicaps the book. If you need the internet AND the book to get full use of the book -- then you have a limitation handicapping the READER too.

I found some of the strategic ideas enlightening for me personally, but I wanted to suggest the authors find some non-academic individuals who could translate the material into more accessible English. Perhaps when the authors next publish they will not just add more strategies, but more accessible ones.

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend the book for a general audience. I do think it would be of use to clinical psychology students and graduates. It could also be of use in therapy where a clinical psychologist can offset the language with conversation that makes the material more reachable and understandable and the online material handed out as printouts.

[Amanda (Books, Life and Everything Nice) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley, Impact, Raymond Chip Tafrate, and Howard Kassinove for an ARC ebook copy to review. As always, an honest review from me.

My rating is actually 3.5 stars, but since there aren't half stars I always round up.

The beginning of the book was startling. The language made it seem as if it was written for people who are out of control angry. As I kept reading I learned that the techniques discussed can be used for most people. But before I go into my review of the book, let’s define anger. According to the book anger is an emotional reaction to the unwanted and often unexpected behavior of others. It often develops as a sense of threat. A very helpful definition.

The book helps the reader to learn about anger in general, their own anger reactions, reason behind anger, many different suggestions to deal with anger, many examples to further explain the tools, and also activities to practice new anger reducing techniques that you’ve learned. Since there’s a lot of information, some of it is bound to resonate with and help you. I’m not an incredibly angry person, but I could relate to some of the techniques presented. I liked the suggested of avoidance as a valid response to anger. It’s not the only response a person should use, but sometimes it’s best in that moment.

I didn’t think that the examples were very relatable to me. While they were plentiful and well explained, I couldn’t see myself represented in most of the them. Also regarding someone who constantly provokes an anger response in me; these techniques didn’t work when used with them. Not sure if that’s the techniques or they’re just a toxic person.

Overall, a helpful book filled with many explanations and techniques to help you appropriately deal with your anger.

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was excellent. I wouldn’t necessarily consider myself an angry person, but I never really learned how to appropriately express my anger (it’s not my parents’ fault; they just didn’t really get angry often), and it’s been coming out in ways I don’t like as life has gotten harder and more frustrating as a parent. This is the kind of book that appeals to me: it breaks down into easy concepts, it gives really good examples, it’s got great lists, and it even gives you worksheets to work on the techniques. The worksheets alone would be super beneficial to help you get a handle on your anger. I need to practice what I learned from this boon more, but it was super helpful and easy to understand and put into practice.

[Muhammad · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading this I wonder how easy it is to enjoy happy life and take your self out of messy situations. Foremost important advises are never be advisor all the time, instead it is Better to ask first if they need any help with this regard. On the top of that, also how to deliver your message effectively without loads of big compromises. If you have been treated unfairly in any case, take your grounds and say it in a very firm tone that how do you feel about it. Don’t be angry though. Then tell them which particular behaviour made you upset and finally what would be you liking instead to reach mutual goal.

[Adam Parrilli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great tips for life. And yes, I did post this book on my timeline intentionally. Self improvement and mental health awareness are important to me. (As is destigmatizing such topics) Thanks docs!

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book sparked lot of reflection about things that I have done poorly in previous relationships, and provides a guided but simple framework for greater understanding.

[NoOne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful!