Reviews
Golden's years of research into anger management, his clinical work with clients struggling to manage their anger, and the sharing of his process of controlling his own anger connect the dots in this valuable work.
This book is a breath of fresh air. This is a practical resource that can bee utilized by both the lay person and those who work in healthcare. It is no more prevalent for one than the other. It is written in a manner that all readers could benefit from. Golden supports his readers to acknowledge where they are in regards to experiencing destructive anger, then supports them to appraise the situation and develop realistic expectations to cope. This author has done a fantastic job of addressing a subject that is still much a taboo in many areas of today's society. Golden has sensitively and cohesively presented a framework for anger as long with clear guidance around how to utilize this effectively.
This is a self-help book that could be useful for anyone who experiences destructive anger. It may be most beneficial when used in conjunction with therapy. The book explores compassion-focused therapy and mindfulness in an easy-to-understand format, which takes the reader from the basics of both what anger and mindfulness are, through to more advanced techniques on how to manage the anger.
Overcoming Destructive Anger successfully weaves together mindfulness strategies to help readers recognize and control triggers while changing the way they experience anger. An effective resource for anyone looking for information and strategies that are easy to understand and practice.
A lifeline for those who struggle with the devastating consequences of destructive anger, this wonderful book will help people cultivate a healthy relationship with anger by cultivating a healthy relationship with themselves. It is filled with wise and compassionate insight into how to understand and work with feelings of anger.
In this step-by-step guide, Dr. Golden offers an innovative combination of skills to transform the harsh inner environment that leads a person to unhealthy anger. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to drop the sword and make friends with themselves and others.
Dr. Golden explains how anger develops and is sustained, and why self-hatred lies at the core of many chronic anger problems. Combining clear descriptions with valuable exercises, Overcoming Destructive Anger focuses on helping readers develop self-compassion and use mindfulness meditation in overcoming their anger issues.
Book Details
Preface
PART I. Introducing Anger
1. Understanding Unhealthy Anger and Healthy Anger
2. What Are the Challenges to Cultivating Healthy Anger?
3. How Mindfulness and Mindfulness Meditation Can Help
4. The
Preface
PART I. Introducing Anger
1. Understanding Unhealthy Anger and Healthy Anger
2. What Are the Challenges to Cultivating Healthy Anger?
3. How Mindfulness and Mindfulness Meditation Can Help
4. The Role of Self- Compassion
PART II. Using Mindfulness and Self-Compassion to Overcome Destructive Anger
5. Cultivating Self-Compassion
6. Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Your Body
7. A Framework for Understanding Anger
8. A Tool for Exploring Anger Arousal
9. Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Your Feelings
10. Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Your Thoughts
11. Self-Compassion for Healthy Anger
PART III. Healing Relationships by Changing the Anger Response
12. Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Compassion for Others
13. Self-Compassionate and Compassionate Interactions with Others
14. Committing to the Practice of Healthy Anger
Notes
Resources
Index