Authors: Gary D. McKay, Steven A. Maybell
ISBN-13: 9781886230569, ISBN-10: 1886230560
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Impact Publishers Inc
Date Published: September 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Gary D. McKay, Ph.D. (Tucson, Arizona) is the co-author of twelve books and programs, including HOW YOU FEEL IS UP TO YOU, RAISING RESPECTFUL KIDS IN A RUDE WORLD and SYSTEMATIC TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE PARENTING (STEP), the world's leading parent education program. He is a retired psychologist and a diplomate in Adlerian Psychology (North American Society of Adlerian Psychology -- NASAP) who conducts workshops for his publications in North America and Europe.
Steven A. Maybell, Ph.D. (Kirkland, Washington) is clinical director for Youth Eastside Services in Bellevue, Washington, a therapist in private practice, and a teacher of Adlerian Psychology in training institutes and universities throughout the country. He holds diplomates in Adlerian Psychology (NASAP), Professional Psychotherapy (IABMCP), Clinical Social Work (NASW), and is an Approved Supervisor of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Maybell is a co-author of RAISING RESPECTFUL KIDS IN A RUDE WORLD.
Anger and confrontation are part of our lives, like it or not. The key factor in happy families is how they handle anger. This book is all about how to deal effectively with anger in families. A practical manual of helpful aids to handling the inevitable anger that every family experiences. Helps families work on the changes that will result in less anger, more effective expression of the anger you do experience, and a happier and more harmonious family environment.
Acknowledgements | ix | |
Chapter 1 | One Big Happy Family...or Is It? | 1 |
Chapter 2 | The Anatomy of Anger | 11 |
Chapter 3 | Anger Management Strategies I - First Steps | 27 |
Chapter 4 | Anger Management Strategies II - For the Long Term | 36 |
Chapter 5 | Five Steps to Less Anger in Your Life | 49 |
Chapter 6 | Encouraging Relationships | 62 |
Chapter 7 | Healthy Communication | 86 |
Chapter 8 | Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution | 113 |
Chapter 9 | Family and Couple Meetings | 131 |
Chapter 10 | "All's Fair in Love..." | 145 |
Chapter 11 | Discipline Without Anger | 164 |
Chapter 12 | Children's Choices and Consequences | 177 |
Chapter 13 | When Kids Get Angry | 196 |
Chapter 14 | Anger Management for Kids | 214 |
Chapter 15 | Angry Divorces, Single Parents, Stepfamilies | 229 |
Chapter 16 | When Anger Turns to Violence | 261 |
Chapter 17 | After the Family Storm - and Beyond | 276 |
Appendix A | Finding a Counseling Professional in Your Community | 287 |
Appendix B | Resources for Family Violence | 289 |
Appendix C | Resources for Effective Parenting | 291 |
Appendix D | More Resources | 293 |
References | 295 | |
Index | 299 |