Anger management...books?

[Scarlett]

If you had a man who suddenly out of the blue said to you that he wished he could get hold of his anger...and this out of character comment about floored you because, well, you and all other associates of this man know he has an anger problem, but you figured he'd never really admit that--what would you recommend to him? He said, 'Maybe I need to do something about that...like...' and he flounders around and I offer, 'go to Anger Management?' only half-way kidding and he says, 'yeah, or maybe just read a book about it.' This from a non-reading man.

So I want to get him a book. About dealing with one's own anger without taking it out on those around you. I know he wants to be a better father, but I think he lacks the tools. He usually knows when he has behaved badly...but can't seem to get a grip on living day to day without making those blunders repeatedly.


So....any ideas?

[Christine]

So....any ideas?

Following with interest as my youngest son has serious anger mngmt issues. . ..

[Kathy in MD]

If you had a man who suddenly out of the blue said to you that he wished he could get hold of his anger...and this out of character comment about floored you because, well, you and all other associates of this man know he has an anger problem, but you figured he'd never really admit that--what would you recommend to him? He said, 'Maybe I need to do something about that...like...' and he flounders around and I offer, 'go to Anger Management?' only half-way kidding and he says, 'yeah, or maybe just read a book about it.' This from a non-reading man.

So I want to get him a book. About dealing with one's own anger without taking it out on those around you. I know he wants to be a better father, but I think he lacks the tools. He usually knows when he has behaved badly...but can't seem to get a grip on living day to day without making those blunders repeatedly.


So....any ideas?

I don't have a book, but sometimes people have sensitivities to certain foods that inhibit their impulse control. The 2 biggies are the dairy protein Cassien(sp) and wheat. Without impulse control, they let fly. I don't know if that characterises his anger problems, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

[NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too]

and I am finding that it really speaks to me. But I probably really need to read this book by the same author first...Someone here mentioned it (thanks!).

The Anger Workbook
http://www.amazon.com/Anger-Workbook-Lorrainne-Bilodeau/dp/1568380542/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1213359396&sr=1-1

My library has it, maybe yours does too.

hth
K

[Pamela H in Texas]

Scarlett, I pm'd....

[klmama]

I can't speak for what these books are like, but I've read other books by the same authors which were good:

Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character in You and Your Kids! by Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller

The Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo