Raymond Chip Tafrate (Author)
Raymond Chip Tafrate, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and
Professor in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at
Central Connecticut State University. He frequently consults with
criminal justice agencies and has trained thousands of
professionals to work more effectively with adolescents and adults
with difficult-to-change problems such as alcohol and drug
dependence, anger regulation difficulties, and persistent criminal
behavior. Dr. Tafrate's work has been published in scientific
journals, books, and demonstration DVDs for practitioners, and has
been presented throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. His
books include Forensic CBT: A Handbook for Clinical Practice and
Anger Management for Everyone: Seven Proven Ways to Control Anger
and Live a Happier Life.
Howard Kassinove (Author)
Howard Kassinove, Ph.D., ABPP, a board certified clinical
psychologist, is chairperson of the Psychology Department at
Hofstra University and is a past director of their Ph.D. Program in
Clinical & School Psychology. Dr. Kassinove is a Fellow of the
American Psychological Association, the American Psychological
Society, the Albert Ellis Institute, and the Behavior Therapy and
Research Society. In addition to 60+ published papers, in 1995 he
edited ANGER DISORDERS: DEFINITION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. He has
lectured widely in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Matthew McKay (Author)
Matthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in
Berkeley, CA. He has authored and coauthored numerous books,
including The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook,
Self-Esteem, Thoughts and Feelings, When Anger Hurts, and ACT on
Life Not on Anger. He has also penned two novels, Us and The Wawona
Hotel. McKay received his PhD in clinical psychology from the
California School of Professional Psychology, and specializes in
the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression. He
lives and works in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
"Anger is a problem that people face on a regular basis, and
learning how to recognize, talk back to your anger, and use skills
to cope with frustration can save your job, your relationship, or
even your life. This second edition of Anger Management for
Everyone by Raymond Chip Tafrate and Howard Kassinove is an
excellent, clear, and practical guide to each step in recognizing
your anger, developing the motivation to change, and how to
immediately use a wide range of techniques to turn down the heat.
Each chapter has a summary of the main points, and there are online
resources that enhance the value of this important book. I will
recommend this to my clients and colleagues."
--Robert L. Leahy, PhD, director at the American Institute for
Cognitive Therapy, and author of The Worry Cure and The Jealousy
Cure--Robert L. Leahy, PhD
"Few people on the planet have a better understanding of anger and
how to manage it than Raymond Chip Tafrate and Howard Kassinove. In
this wonderfully written second edition of Anger Management for
Everyone, they guide readers to a deep understanding of their
anger, and provide a treasure trove of strategies for working with
it. This second edition incorporates new strategies based upon our
growing understanding of anger and how best to treat it. Highly
recommended for anyone who struggles with anger, as well as anyone
who seeks to understand and help them."
--Russell Kolts, PhD, professor in the department of psychology at
Eastern Washington University, author of The Compassionate-Mind
Guide to Managing Your Anger, and coauthor of Experiencing
Compassion-Focused Therapy from the Inside Out--Russell Kolts,
PhD
"Great book on anger from two leading experts in the field! The
best resource for anyone looking to better manage their anger and
frustration, and live a happier, more fulfilling life."
--Denis G. Sukhodolsky, PhD, ABPP, associate professor in the
department of psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine,
director of the Evidence-Based Practice Unit at the Yale Child
Study Center, and coauthor of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for
Anger and Aggression in Children--Denis G. Sukhodolsky, PhD,
ABPP
"I always say that there are two kinds of people in the world:
people with issues, and dead people. In other words, as long as
you're alive, you have issues, and anger is certainly one of them.
Anger Management for Everyone is a book you definitely need,
because it shows you specifically how to handle the anger that
inevitably comes your way. Howard Kassinove and Raymond Chip
Tafrate are pioneers in the field of anger management, and when you
follow the very practical advice they offer here, you will handle
the inescapable anger in your life in a much better way."
--Christian Conte, PhD, level V anger management specialist, host
of the radio show Emotional Management with Dr. Christian Conte,
and coauthor of Anger Management Workbook--Christian Conte, PhD
"Intense anger is among the most destructive of human emotions.
Opposite of what most people believe, there are psychological
treatments that can control, reduce, and even eliminate it
completely. In this amazing self-help book, professors Tafrate and
Kassinove--leaders in this field--will teach you the best
strategies and techniques to overcome anger. This type of therapy
is empirically supported by the most recent research, while at the
same time being effectively delivered to you step by step, with
truly clear language. Not only will you overcome anger, but you
will enjoy reading this book too."
--Juan Sevillá and Carmen Pastor, clinical psychologists and
directors at the Center of Behavior Therapy of Valencia (Spain),
and coauthors of Taming the Dragon--Juan Sevillá and Carmen
Pastor
"Tafrate and Kassinove, world leaders in treatment and research for
anger, have done the public a tremendous service with this book.
Whether you have found that you have serious anger problems, or
just experience ordinary levels of irritability, Anger Management
for Everyone covers strategies to help people address the core
problems that lead to anger, leading to more fulfilling lives and
interpersonal experiences. Practical and highly accessible, the
book integrates the latest research findings with direct methods
that can be applied immediately after reading the book. I recommend
it highly to everyone."
--Dean McKay, PhD, ABPP, professor in the department of psychology
at Fordham University, past president of the Association for
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and past president of the
Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology--Dean McKay, PhD,
ABPP
"Tafrate and Kassinove's Anger Management for Everyone is an
engaging, practical, educational, accessible, and inspirational
resource for everyday people who struggle with anger issues, or
health professionals working in this area. With years of clinical
wisdom and evidence-informed interventions distilled within this
second expanded edition, readers will learn to better understand
the nature and dynamics of their own anger, and how to effectively
harness and manage it through a suite of practical interventions to
move on to more satisfying, and less angry, lives. Compelling,
compassionate, and relatable, the book's generous use of case
anecdotes illustrates core concepts while a suite of practice
exercises helps readers put these into action."
--Mark E. Olver, PhD, registered doctoral psychologist, professor
in the department of psychology at the University of Saskatchewan,
and associate editor of Sexual Abuse and Criminal Justice and
Behavior--Mark E. Olver, PhD
"This second addition from Tafrate and Kassinove is a superb
self-help guidebook for folks interested in learning strategies for
reducing their anger and maximizing the positive outcomes of
challenging situations. The reader is easily engaged in rethinking
their anger triggers and better understanding their own anger
responses. Based on sound cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
theory, the authors provide numerous everyday examples of anger
triggers and multiple options for being "SMART" Selection Menu for
Anger Reduction Training. This edition includes an emphasis of
mindfulness and meditation for relaxation, and methods for letting
go of previously held anger. Delivered as a self-help workbook with
numerous exercises that facilitate an individualized plan for anger
management, there are also downloadable chapters for additional
resources. This is a book that I will most certainly suggest to
many of my own clients who would benefit from practical and
effective intervention ideas."
--Eva L. Feindler, PhD, professor in the department of psychology
at Long Island University, and program director for clinical
psychology of the Long Island University doctoral program. She is
author, coauthor, and editor of numerous books, including
Adolescent Anger Control, Adolescent Behavior Therapy Handbook,
Assessment of Family Violence, and Anger-Related Disorders--Eva L.
Feindler, PhD
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