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Posted by MJC on October 25, 2002, at 11:33:20
Hey, anybody know of any good books for Anger Management? My shrink is suggesting that I start going to an Anger Management group, but honestly, I can't stand any of that group therapy stuff. I believe that I can teach myself whatever it is that I need to know just as well as any group therapy will work. So I'd love to hear your recommendations.
Posted by Dinah on October 25, 2002, at 12:03:58
In reply to Anybody know any good books for Anger Management?, posted by MJC on October 25, 2002, at 11:33:20
Just a thought, but since anger management is an interpersonal process, wouldn't a group situation offer opportunities and advantages that a book just couldn't provide?
Posted by Phil on October 25, 2002, at 12:16:44
In reply to Anybody know any good books for Anger Management?, posted by MJC on October 25, 2002, at 11:33:20
I think a book will give advice along the lines of count to ten, change your 'perception' of statements made to you, take yoga, etc.
Have you tried group? It sounds like you get angry thinking about it.
Group is highly effective for anger management because you'll have plenty of opportunities to control your anger. People will piss you off unexpectedly and that will help you learn appropriate responses. I don't think a book would change the behavior.
Posted by Gracie2 on October 25, 2002, at 14:49:57
In reply to Re: Anybody know any good books for Anger Management? » MJC, posted by Phil on October 25, 2002, at 12:16:44
Yes, I highly recommend "How To Stop Worrying And Start Living" by Dale Carnegie. Situations that cause worry and stress also cause anger, and there are specific chapters on dealing with anger
(i.e. how to handle ingratitude, the high cost of getting even, and more). The book is a real classic for it's readability and sound advice, and I re-read it every now and then to get myself back on track.
-Gracie
P.S. Dr. Bob, I assume the author's name is not included inside the double double quotes, please let me know if this is incorrect. -G
Posted by ROO on October 25, 2002, at 15:00:20
In reply to Re: Anybody know any good books for Anger Management?, posted by Gracie2 on October 25, 2002, at 14:49:57
I think "The Dance of Anger" by Harriet Lerner is a
good book about anger.
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 26, 2002, at 12:30:49
In reply to Re: Anybody know any good books for Anger Management?, posted by ROO on October 25, 2002, at 15:00:20
> P.S. Dr. Bob, I assume the author's name is not included inside the double double quotes, please let me know if this is incorrect. -G
Exactly right, thanks! :-)
> I think "The Dance of Anger" by Harriet Lerner is a
good book about anger.
>
> ROOI'd just like to plug the new double double quote feature. But I don't mean to be pushy. Did you deliberately not use it to link to Amazon? If so, I'd be interested in why, over at PBA:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20020918/msgs/7717.html
Thanks,
Bob
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