Synopsis
Most people believe that anger is a negative emotion from which no good can come. Many Christians think that anger should not be expressed and that such feelings are sinful. This book (now in it's third printing - 2014) explores the emotion of anger and how anger - which is a part of the human experience - is a force God can use for His purposes. Co-authors Lynette Hoy and Ted Griffin present a fresh approach to managing anger, identifying the problem, power and process of anger (from annoyance to bitterness or rage); biblical examples of “good anger” and how faith, assertiveness, problem-solving and forgiveness impact anger and can be used by God for his purposes. Chronic anger can be costly - physically, emotionally and relationally. Most people can use their anger in appropriate ways in some situations, and yet can be ineffectual or harmful in other situations. Applying principles from the What’s Good About Anger? book and workbooks can reduce your levels of anger, and help you learn effective coping behaviors to stop escalation and to resolve conflicts. Logging anger, triggering situations and applying new skills will help you more effectively control unhealthy anger responses. Ebook available! Chapter Titles: Introduction and Instructions; Group Guidelines Anger Survey: Anger Log The Power of Anger When Anger is Good The Role of Faith Handling Anger Biblically Turning Anger into Forgiveness and Grace When to Take a Time-Out Cognitive Distortions Plan to Change Your Life by Changing Your Thinking and Trusting God Summary Application Devotionals for Anger Management Gain a new perspective on anger, how to let God control you when it flares up and how to better manage your response to provoking situations
About the Author
Lynette J. Hoy is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice in Oak Brook, Illinois. Lynette is also a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor and served on staff for 9 years at Calvary Memorial Church overseeing LifeCARE Ministries, a program training lay counselors and offering support groups for hurting people. Lynette has received the credential: Certified Anger Management Specialist-IV from the National Anger Management Association. She is a writer, author and speaker for various publications, community and church groups. Ted Griffin is retired from working as Managing Editor of Crossway Books, a division of Good News Publishers. He has authored numerous gospel tracts, including the best-selling You're Special; and is working on several books and writing projects. Ted is a mentor, teacher and lay helper at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois. He has extensively studied anger issues after having grown up in a family with an alcoholic father.
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