Today we are talking about anger management and how it can effect our health and wellness. Somethings anger can destroy relationships and destroy your health.
In the show, We visit with Dr.Bernard Golden, a respected anger management authority, and a practicing psychologist for almost 40 years. He is also the author of a new book “Overcoming Destructive Anger: Strategies That Work”
Together in this show we talk about our hot buttons we have, How have we learned to cope with anger over the years (is it better or worse), what ways have we seen anger affect patient’s health and relationships, and Forgiveness.
Our very special guest this show,Dr. Bernard Golden, a respected anger management authority, and a practicing psychologist for almost 40 years. Author of a new book “OvercomingDestructive Anger: Strategies That Work”
Expect to hear info on:
1. How is anger related to anxiety, depression and shame?
2. What have recent findings in brain science revealed about anger?
3. Give several examples of exercises in your book that engage our rational brains when
anger arises.
4. How do compassionate thoughts and feelings physically affect the body?
5. How does mindfulness help in managing anger?
6. What are some informal ways to practice mindfulness?
7. How can body awareness help derail destructive anger?
8. Talk about strategies for toning down our critical natures and cultivating forgiveness.
9. Explain “assertive communication” and why it’s key to developing “healthy anger.”
10. Explain your “anger log” and a few other helpful tools you offer in your book for practicing “healthy anger.”