Calming the Family Storm: Anger Management for Moms, Dads, and All the Kids by Gary D. McKay, Steven A. Maybell

Synopsis

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.

• Among the dozens of anger topics covered:
• How anger develops, why we get angry, and the purposes anger serves in our lives.
• Strategies to get anger under control quickly.
• How to change your life so you don't get angry so much.
• Developing and nurturing encouraging relationships in your life.
• How to get along better even when you're angry.
• Techniques for problem solving and family meetings.
• A tool kit for discipline without anger.
• A proven approach to couples' intimate communication, including anger.
• Teaching children how to handle their anger with each other, and with adults.
• Anger issues related to divorce, single parenting, and stepfamilies.
• All-too-common problem of domestic violence.

Biography

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.