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Index
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Preface: “Only Dogs Get Mad”
I Have Plenty To Be Mad About—And So Do You!
PART 1 In the Presence of Yourself
Frown Freely
Uncover the Hurt
Give Yourself Permission to Be Human
See Anger as a Blessing
Be Courageous about Your Imperfections
Focus on Your True Nature
Take Care of Yourself
Get to Know the Little Devil Within
Move Out of Uproar
Learn Spiritual Lessons from Anger
Walk the Higher Road
Find the Fear
Take Grudges to the Dump
Confess Your Anger
Beat a Drum, Play a Piano, Dance
Cry
Shout Outside, Scream in the Shower
Howl at the Moon
Run Around the Block
Sit on the Ground
Lie on Your Back
Kick and Make a Noise
Look to the Sky, Pray for Direction
Say “Yes” and “No” Frequently
Say Good-bye to Baggage
Bring on Forgiveness
Select an Antidote to Anger
Join the Secret Society of Satisfied Souls
Part 2 In the Presence of Your Sweetheart
See Relationships as a Great School
Learn from Arguing with Your Partner
Recognize the Value of Anger
Pin the Blame on the Donkey
Create a Safety Zone
Intend to Stay Connected
Use the Practical Approach
Give Yourself and Your Loved One Freedom
Watch Out for Time Bombs
Throw Out Old Patterns
Master Conflict, Not Your Partner
Pause
Work It Through on Your Own First
Master Timing
Seek a Joint Perspective
Admit It
Avoid Revenge
Lighten Up
Move to Easy Street
Turn Arguments into Intimate Dialogue
Use Magical Phrases
Experience the Contentment of Letting Go
Set Each Other Straight
Apologize
Forgive When It's Time
Bask in the Thrill of Making Up
Part 3 In the Presence of Children
Acknowledge When Your Child Is Mad About Something
Be a Feeling Detective
Teach Talking versus Biting
Know That What You Say Does Matter
Say “Yes” to Talking, “No” to Punching
Recognize the Spectrum of Anger
Stop the Ripple Effect
Remove Harmful Shame
Deal with Your Child Directly
Listen to Your Child's Complaints
First Give Understanding
Respond to “I Hate You”
Stay Close
Acknowledge Grief
Throw Rocks in Water, Throw a Ball, Play Kick the Can
Hammer Nails
Paint a Mad Picture
Be Smarter Than the Bullies
Coach and Check Back
Take Five Steps to a Face-Saving Dialogue
Be Aware That Children Are Watching
Recognize Warning Signs
Use Talking Sticks
Take a Time Out, Take a Time In
Pledge to Do No Harm
Stay Open to a Fresh Perspective
Part 4 In the Presence of Colleagues
Learn Positive Self-Assertion
Pay Attention to Your Needs
Find Meaning in Your Work
Lead with Gentleness
Respond
Use Neutral and De-escalating Language
Practice Good Manners
Watch Your Attitude
Stick Up for Yourself
Be Determined
Clarify the Conflict
Don't Be Outraged, Be Outrageous
Stay with the Discomfort
Get Over Road Rage
Identify Your Hot Buttons
Give Yourself Breathing Space
Spread Heavenly Gossip
Resource Guide
Associations and Organizations
Music to Open Your Heart
Other
Books on Anger
Web Sites
Acknowledgments
Other Books By The Author
About the Author
To Our Readers
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