Staying in Control: Anger Management Skills for Parents of Young Adolescents

Adolescence can be a perilous time for many parents and teens—especially young teens. As the need for independence asserts itself, conflict and anger inevitably arise. This new, hands-on manual shows parents how to remain calm and "stay in control" as they handle angry moments with their teens and in other areas of their lives. Specific exercises and step-by-step anger logs help parents identify their anger triggers and choose positive ways to respond in anger-provoking situations. Mental health professionals will find this manual to be extremely useful when working on anger issues in individual, family, or group counseling.