A Course In Anger Transformation

The purpose of this book is to offer an effective alternative for managing anger and transforming it into a more productive energy and behavior. Most programs in existence are based on cognitive approaches, which although effective, require much effort and persistence and a longer period of time to exercise control over the emotion of anger. The foundations of the program in this book are relaxation, meditation, and accelerative learning skills. These techniques have been proven to facilitate change with less effort and struggle because they work at the subconscious level. Change and transformation occur more naturally and organically by removing the conscious thinking that change is difficult to achieve and that it requires hard work.

A facilitator manual for the mind-body anger transformation group program described in the self-help book titled A Course in Anger Transformation: A Course on Anger Management Techniques Based on Mind-Body Medicine and Accelerated Learning. This manual is intended for coaches, social workers, counselors, and other professionals who facilitate groups in behavioral change. It is a step-by-step guide on how to conduct each meeting session, including instructions on how to conduct each mind-body and accelerated learning techniques included in each session to assist participants in their resolution of anger issues. It is strongly recommended that participants purchase the book A course in Anger Transformation as reference to review the material covered in each group session.

A facilitator manual for the mind-body anger transformation group program described in the self-help book titled A Course in Anger Transformation: A Course on Anger Management Techniques Based on Mind-Body Medicine and Accelerated Learning. This manual is intended for coaches, social workers, counselors, and other professionals who facilitate groups in behavioral change. It is a step-by-step guide on how to conduct each meeting session, including instructions on how to conduct each mind-body and accelerated learning techniques included in each session to assist participants in their resolution of anger issues. It is strongly recommended that participants purchase the book A course in Anger Transformation as reference to review the material covered in each group session.

This is a practical workbook helping individuals to safely express their anger. For those of you who are struggling with unhelpful expressions of anger, whether your own or other people's, this book provides explanations, activities and exercises to change how you understand and express your anger. It empowers you to move away from your habitual reactions, resulting in conflict, and towards ways of expressing your anger fully and safely in non-violent ways. It explains key concepts and common human experiences of the physical, neurological and emotional displays of anger. It helps readers to identify the key triggers for their own and others' anger, and to identify their typical anger style. It describes non-violent ways to express anger fully and safely, and to receive and deal with the anger of others. It explains how changes to behaviour can be established and maintained. With more than 40 activities and exercises to work through, this is a practical resource to empower you to change your behaviour so you are able to express your anger safely and to improve your experience of family and work life.

Winner of an AJN Book of the Year Award!. This timely second edition is needed now more than ever. Overworked nurses in understaffed health institutions are experiencing considerable stress -- and anger -- which can take its toll in fatigue, physical health problems, depression, and substance abuse. This wise and eloquent book, written by the leading nurse expert on anger research, uses the stories of dozens of ordinary nurses and nurse leaders to describe the consequences of mismanaged anger. Specific strategies for channeling anger into personal and professional empowerment are described, along with ways to interact in a positive and assertive manner with patients, other nurses, doctors, and administrators to improve working conditions. Nurses at every level and in any setting will find this an inspiring and refreshing book.;chapter

AJN Book of the Year Award Winner! (Second Edition) "This book is a gem! It provides a wealth of well researched information to help the reader understand sources of stressÖ.It tackles very important issues that lead to burnout and provides an exceptionally comprehensive analysisÖ.This book is illuminating for clinicians." Afaf Meleis, PhD, DrPS(hon), FAAN Dean of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing This inspiring, award-winning title guides nurses to transform work-related stress and anger into strength and resilience. The profession has witnessed increasing workplace violence, conflicts with colleagues, and poor working conditions. In this book, Thomas demonstrates how anger can actually be a catalyst for personal and professional empowerment. In this new edition, Thomas discusses the causes and consequences of nurses' stress and anger, and presents new strategies to prevent and manage both, even under the worst conditions. She demonstrates how to forge stronger relationships with colleagues and patients, and solve work-related problems head-on. As a nursing educator, therapist, practitioner, and practicing RN, Thomas provides personal accounts of her own experiences as a nurse, struggling to meet the many challenges of the job. Key Features: Thoroughly updated with new research data and case studies Offers step-by-step guidelines on working towards remediation and healing Organized with bulleted lists and boxes highlighting key points Guidance on pursuing career movement, both vertical and horizontal Useful for nurses, hospital administrators, managers, and graduate students