Taking charge of anger : six steps to asserting yourself without losing control / W. Robert Nay.

"This successful guide has already helped many tens of thousands of readers understand and manage out-of-control anger in all its forms, from passive-aggression to all-out rage. Dr. Robert Nay presents an effective six-step program grounded in the proven techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Self-quizzes and exercises show how to immediately recognize anger's triggers and early warning signs--and master cooling-off strategies that work in the heat of the moment. By learning specific ways to defuse conflict and express their feelings calmly, readers can put a lid on destructive anger while appropriately asserting their needs. The revised second edition includes a new chapter on resolving longstanding resentments, plus updated examples and resources"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-275) and index.

Machine generated contents note: Introduction to the Second Edition Step One. Understanding and Recognizing Anger 1. The Faces of Anger: Whom Do You See in the Mirror? 2. Behind the Mask: Understanding Anger and Its Expression Step Two. Identifying and Preparing for Anger Triggers 3. Understanding Your Anger Triggers Step Three. Pinpointing Your Anger Early On and Dampening Arousal 4. Anger Awareness 5. Dampening Anger Arousal Step Four. Identifying and Changing Thoughts That Fuel Anger 6. Recognizing Thoughts That Fuel Anger 7. Rewriting Your Script: New Thinking for New Solutions Step Five. Staying Cool Under Fire 8. Assertive Problem Solving: Expressing Anger Constructively in Conflict Situations 9. When Anger Is Aimed at You Step Six. Staying the Course: Sustaining New Behavior and Coping with Roadblocks 10. Establishing New Anger Habits 11. Resolving Resentment and Considering When to Forgive When You Can't Forget 12. So You've Had a Setback: Getting Back on Track Appendix 1. Self-Assessment of Anger Questionnaire (SAQ) Appendix 2. Daily Anger Log Appendix 3. Personal Anger Scale Appendix 4. Anger Analysis Appendix 5. Relationship Anger Profile Suggested Resources.

The faces of anger : who do you see in the mirror? -- Behind the mask : understanding anger and its expression -- Understanding your anger triggers -- Anger awareness -- Dampening anger arousal -- Recognizing thoughts that fuel anger -- Rewriting your script : new thinking for new solutions -- Assertive problem solving : expressing anger constructively in conflict situations -- When anger is aimed at you -- Establishing new anger habits -- So you've had a setback : getting back on track -- Appendix 1: Self-assessment of anger questionnaire (SAQ) -- Appendix 2: Daily anger log -- Appendix 3: Personal anger scale -- Appendix 4: Anger analysis -- Appendix 5: The relationship anger profile (RAP).