Angry Men

Written with the emotional needs of men in mind, this book explores the numerous triggers that can provoke anger in men. In clear, easy-to-understand language, it outlines steps men can take to better manage their anger and regain control of their lives. Includes 22 true stories of law enforcement officers, military men, and others who describe the devastating impact of anger on themselves and those around them. Outlines seven practical anger management skills applied to each of the revealing stories.

Lynne McClure, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized expert in managing high-risk behaviors. President of McClure Associates, Inc., in the Phoenix area, Dr. McClure is also the author of Angry Women, Anger & Conflict in the Workplace, Risky Business, and Managing High-Risk Behaviors (video). Dr. McClure has been featured by CNN News Stand, CBS This Morning, The O'Reilly Factor, and other prominent media. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.

CONTENTS Acknowledgments vi Forewords vii What Angry Men Need to Know and Do 1 What Triggers Men's Anger? 1 2 Take Charge of Your Own Anger 23 3 Seven Ways Other People Try to Control Your Reactions 28 Seven Life-Changing Skills for Angry Men 4 Decide Whether to Talk Now -- Skill #1 39 5 Talk to the Right Person -- Skill #2 42 6 Pay Attention to Their Feelings -- Skill #3 46 7 Find Something in Common -- Skill #4 52 8 Depersonalize the Situation -- Skill #5 55 9 Get to the Real Issue(s) -- Skill #6 60 10 Drop the Grudge -- Skill #7 67 Make a Difference 11 Applying the Seven Skills to Our Opening Stories 74 Images of Angry Men 124 Index 127 Anger Management Resources 132