Presents a comprehensive workbook on managing anger, and describes the physical and emotional effects of anger, how it can be destructive, and ways in which to gain control over volatile situations.

"Simple innovative techniques for managing anger and developing healthier ways of relating"--Cover.

Introduction -- Getting started: emergency anger control -- The costs of anger -- Understanding your anger -- Relaxation skills I -- Advanced relaxation skills -- Trigger thoughts -- The anger distortions -- Creating coping thoughts -- Anger inoculation I -- Anger inoculation II -- Anger inoculation III -- Problem-solving communication -- Your plan for real-life coping -- Blocks to real-life coping -- Being good to yourself -- Getting unstuck -- Appendix. Research on the effects of anger.