Overcoming Anger and Irritability (Paperback)

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Product Description

Overcoming Anger and Irritability is a self-help manual for those who find that they are harming the quality of their lives and the lives of those around them. It has been written to help the reader to understand why bouts of anger occur, and what can be done to overcome them. The manual takes a positive approach for which the long-term goal is lasting "good temper," and also provides methods for best handling taxing situations.

Overcoming Anger and Irritability includes an introduction to the origins and nature of anger and irritability. It contains a complete self-help program, using clinically proven cognitive therapy methods, as well as work sheets to help readers to track their progress.

About the Author

William Davies is a practicing chartered clinical psychologist, consultant psychologist at the BUPA Hospital, Leicester, and Academic Director of APT, the Association for Psychological Therapies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 227 pages
• Publisher: NYU Press (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814719414
• ISBN-13: 978-0814719411
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #661,850 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overcoming Anger & Irritability (William Davies, PHD), January 21, 2004

By	"howardhoward" (East Coast) - See all my reviews

Excellent read. It's a quick read (~209 pages) with a wealth of information. Author's style is as if he is speaking directly to the reader. Book consists of 2 sections -- "Understanding What Happens" & "Sorting It Out." The 1st section sets the foundation -- defines terms, causes, etc. The 2nd section, and in my opinion the most useful, focuses on the process of anger control.

The author utilizes a wealth of examples. These examples are referenced throughout the entire text; hence there is a lot of building with respect to situations. Many chapters conclude with projects that urge the reader to review the content provided and to apply it to his/her own situation.

Excellent read. Easy to digest. Thought provoking. It shed a lot of light on my own issues with anger management.

Don't hesitate to purchase this book! Very helpful & eye opening. Though a very good book, I don't believe that it takes the place of an appropriate therapist. What is does do is position the reader to better understand what is going on in his/her life (related to anger & irritability) and to have a more meaningful dialogue with a therapist.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overcoming Anger and Irritability by William Davies, July 10, 2004

By	C. Morley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Outstanding. I bought this book several years ago when I was in a constant state of irritation due to overwork and too little sleep, fueled by too much coffee. I tried to read it back then, but threw it down when the repeated stories drove me crazy :-) When I picked it up this year it all came together, making a remarkable difference in how I react to situations in overdrive. I recommend anyone picking up this book to give it a second chance if the first fails. And I highly recommend this book to those who are running their own businesses.

My family thanks William Davies, I thank William Davis, and I'll have to get back to you about the client side.

Catherine (cat) Morley
www.katzidesign.com

39 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide to controlling responses, February 28, 2001

By	Patricia J. Wagner (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

As a consultant who deals with conflict management issues, I am always looking for good books to recommend to workplace clients. This book is direct, well-organized, and easy to understand. The examples and exercises are practical and there is just enough theory to provide a foundation of knowledge without going too much into the science of these approaches. It is also a great tool for helping supervisors become better behavioral coaches.