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Calming the Family Storm: Anger Management for Moms, Dads, and All the Kids

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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.

"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."

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

Reading this book about anger changed my life because it broke anger down into the "why", "what are the stages", and "how people accelerate" anger. The book explains why I felt that things were "unfair" and how the situation was "intolerable" - and once I knew that I could break through the chaos and bring it into control. I felt empowered with this new knowledge. Don't read this book if you aren't ready gain control of your life. The book gives you practical advice when hitting pillows and going for a walk isn't enough. Don't let anger lingers in your relationships - read this book and take control.

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.

I highly recommend this book that was recommended by our daughter's psychologist. The first several chapters deal with the idea that no one "makes" us mad, but ourselves. It discusses the thoughts that create/perpetuate anger and how to stop those thoughts and change the inner dialogue. Latter chapters deal more with other members of the family. Very well written with chapter highlights summarized at the end of each chapter, so it's easy to go back and review w/o re-reading. Highly recommend it if anger is an issue in your family.

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

This book gives you lots of ideas on how to deal with family problems. It's really good.