Taking Charge of Anger
Second Edition
Six Steps to Asserting Yourself without Losing Control
W. Robert Nay
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