Anger and confrontation are a part of our lives, like it or not. Every normal family will experience anger, but the reward for families that learn how to deal effectively with that anger is a... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Calming The Family Storm: Anger Management for Moms, Dads,
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book is a clearly written, well-organized, step-by-step and practical approach to which all family members can relate. Basic principles of Adlerian psychology, such as equality, respect and the use of encouragement in the family system are integrated throughout the book. Relevant examples are plentiful throughout the chapters. The detailed step-by-step procedures make it easy for individuals and families to transfer learning to application in daily life. The major points are reviewed at the end of each chapter to emphasize key information. This would be an excellent tool to incorporate a chapter or section at a time in weekly family meetings.
Insights into Anger
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Children who are frequently exposed to anger often become adults who use anger to control their partners, their children, their friends, and their workmates. They express this anger on the roads and in the workplace, as well as in their families. Now we have a common sense, extremely readable book that can give direction in helping turn around the lives of people of all ages who want support in dealing with difficult emotions. Calming the Family Storm is written by Gary McKay and Steven Maybell, psychologists who truly know their subject. They have taught and written about families and their emotional management throughout their long, productive careers. Put this book at the top of your 'must read' list.
Look Forward To Many Family Storms Being Calmed!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This book will calm many family storms around the world as it provides the best of all anger managment techniques! And it specifically caters to the needs of families tired of facing anger, conflict and disharmony in their home. Also, the perfect resource for family counselors! Kelly E. Nault,MA Founder of "Mommy Moments" Author of "When You're About to Go Off The Deep End, Don't Take Your Kids With You
Calming the Family Storm is a gem
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Calming the Family Storm by Dr. MacKay & Dr. Maybell is a rare gem. It addresses a huge modern problem - time pressed families don't have time to communicate or to communicate well. The book is easy to read and chock-full of practical tips. I would recommend it unreservedly for any family or counselor. W.F. Peate, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Clinical Family and Community Medicine Associate Professor of Public Health University of Arizona, Arizona Health Sciences Center Co-Director, Tucson Health Promotion Initiative Principle Investigator, Southwest Public Health Leadership Institute
Calming The Family Storm
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
"The book presents its ideas and strategies so as to be accessible and applicable to parents, youngsters of every age and professionals alike. Its roots go deep into the theories and philosophy of Individual Psychology. It covers every aspect of anger in families progressively. Written in a readable and informative style, the issues, some of them highly sensitive and controversial are dealt with openly, honestly and with appropriate clarity, appealing to the reader's curiosity and interest in tackling anger's destructive powers reframed toward positive outcomes. No stone is left unturned."
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