Stop the Anger Now: A Workbook for the Prevention, Containment, and Resolution of Anger

This workbook was suggested by a colleague for use with clients who are dealing with anger issues. As a mental health therapist, I am finding it to be an excellent resource for clients. The information and exercises are written in a straightforward and engaging style. So far the response of clients to these materials has been quite positive.

I worked on this workbook in conjunction with an anger management class that I took, and it's been incredibly insightful. It really delves into a lot of the hidden emotional mechanisms behind anger, and I uncovered a lot about myself in the process that was a sort of surprise. It's given me great tips on how to spot anger in myself and how to soften it before I let it control me. I found the chapters on anger justification and anger recognition most helpful so far. Even though the class is over, whenever I'm angry, I go to this workbook, and it really helps. The exercises are very doable too.

Great book to use for anger management counseling in my counseling practice. Always get me orders in a timely manner.

I have used Stop the Anger Now, by Potter-Efron, in a private mental health setting for over a year now. Potter-Efron is the cornerstone of my treatment program for anger management along with supplementations from The Anger Control Workbook, by McKay. One thing I appreciate about Stop the Anger Now is that it is easy to implement along with pre-testing/post-testing from the Aggression Questionnaire (AQ). (The AQ is "Designed to aid in evaluating an individual's aggressive responses and ability to channel those responses in a safe and constructive manner" (Buros Institute, 2000). This is a test (Buss & Durkee, 1957) that has been revised and used for almost 50 years to assess anger.) I have been impressed with my clients' ability to implement the concepts in Potter-Efron without too much struggle in theory. I have seen measurable successes from using this book (including individual therapy, of course). I highly recommend it as a companion guide to any professional Anger Management program, as well as, self-help in trying to manage anger. Greg Custer, MS, LPC, MFTI References Buros Institute (2000). Review of the Aggression Questionnaire (AQ) by Brown, J.A. Buss, A. H., & Durkee, A. (1957). An inventory for assessing different kinds of hostility. Journal of Consulting Psychology, 21, 343-349.