The authors of this volume provide information, insight and strategies for understanding and managing anger more effectively. They outline impulse control, social skills, moral judgements, environmental factors and therapeutic approaches designed to help the reader consider their own anger as well as their reaction to the anger of others. Specific ideas are given for working with children and the resources and check lists are photocopiable.

Table of Contents

Part 1 What is anger?: perspectives on anger; what does anger do to you; what do we do with anger. Part 2 The storm: planning to avoid a storm; weathering the storm; after the storm. Part 3 The fireworks: working with angry children; crisis management; help for parents; illustrations. Appendices: observation checklists (primary and secondary versions); anger triggers; developing a solution; behaviour modification chart; resources.