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Calming the Family Storm

Anger Management for 
Moms, Dads and All the Kids

Gary D. McKay, Ph.D.
and Steven A. Maybell, Ed.D.

 

“...a wealth of information... In an easy-to-read style, the authors have compiled a resource book filled with concepts and exercises that can assist clients wanting to experience less anger in their lives and in their family relationships... this book provides a concise compilation of concepts, exercises, and checklists that cover the bases for working with anger and can be a valuable resource for clinicians and clients alike."

— The Family Journal:   
Counseling and Therapy for Couple and Families 
Volume 15, Number 2, April 2007  

 


“This book should be required reading for all citizens of the planet. It provides a comprehensive program for the management of anger and the creation of happiness. Is there anything else more important?”

— Jon Carlson, Psy.D., Ed.D., ABPP   
Distinguished Professor, Governors State University
Co-author, 
Time for a Better Marriage  
 
 


“
Many down-to-earth techniques for encouraging amicable relationships, communicating with others, problem solving and conflict resolution... can be used by anyone who has serious anger problems

— Albert Ellis, Ph.D.   
 
Author,
How to Make Yourself Happy and Remarkably Less Disturbable 
 

“Packed with practical tips and exercises for examining your belief systems and anger triggers, improving skills of communication, problem solving, and encouragement; and practicing a Respectful Leadership style of parenting."

— Healthy Growing Newsletter  
  Fall/Winter 2005   


“
A useful compilation of tried and true anger management techniques melded with the well established and workable parenting model of Adler and Dreikurs... full of good ideas and realistic techniques any family would find helpful."

— Carolyn Crowder, Ph.D.   
  Co-author Backtalk and Whining,  
and author of Eating, Sleeping, and Getting Up  


“
This very readable book on anger management strategies is useful to both new therapists, and also for therapists who like to recommend books to clients for individual reading. The book offers many examples of problem behaviors, and techniques to deal with the behaviors using logical consequences."

— Rebecca Lenahan, M.A.  
THE THERAPIST   
May/June 2005   


“
...this book offers a useful approach to  managing anger that can be used both by clinicians and the self-help public.

— Tracy Anthony, M.D.  
Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic   
 Spring 2005   

 

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