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Anger Work: How To Express Your Anger and Still Be Kind is a Hands-On guidebook which teaches the highly successful techniques that Dr. Robert Puff uses to help his clients. You will learn to rid
yourself of anger, stress-induced illness, depression, addictive behaviors,
and other emotional baggage, which inhibit your happiness and make loving
relationships difficult.
Anger Work techniques explained in the book range from scream release to expressive artwork, from hitting a punching bag to creative visualization,
with many more suggestions. A broad range of Anger Work activities is
described so you can tailor it to your personality and situation.
In addition to the hands-on techniques, Dr. Puff offers guidance for:
- People who "Blow-Up"
- People who "Bottle-Up" their anger
- Angry Children
- Abusive/Violent Workers
- Marital Problems
- People Suffering from Past Abuse
- Stressful Situations
Learn the two Essential Keys to successful Anger Work, and you will
see how you can use a workout at the gym to help you cope with difficult
personalities at work. Or see how taking a walk before confronting your
spouse on a point of conflict might be the most important thing you can
do for yourself and your marriage.
 
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The methods of Anger Work can change your life, helping you transform into a kind, healthy, and whole person.
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What Readers Are Saying...
"I just need to let you know how important an impact your book has made
on my 36 year old son. He has been having conflict with his 16 year old
daughter. I gave him your book to read and it is beginning to turn
their relationship around. He has faced his fear of realizing that she
does not have to be 'PERFECT'. She is really a good kid. Your book has
released a lot of pressure off both of them. Bless you.
Dianne Semanco Covenantal Relations Ministries Cleveland, Ohio
"I know I have sent you a comment concerning your book in
the past but that was a couple of years ago and I just have to tell you
how much your book changed my life. When I face a challenge I find
myself handling it with calmness, and remembering to respect myself.
For years I wanted to please everyone else but forgot about myself.
Now, I feel fulfilled and at peace when life throws me a loop because I
have the tools to respect and honor myself as well as others. I have
told so many people about your book and the help that it offers. . . I
wish you and your family a joyous, healthy New Year.."
Annette Perkowski, Pennsylvania
"I want to thank you for sending me your book...After I started reading
it, I couldn't put it down...I found it very informative and I am
already trying to use the Anger Work method. As I said in my e-mail to
you when I asked for the book, I have a 10 year old daughter that has
many disorders and two that are extreme is Bi-Polar, and a Mood
disorder. I struggle with my emotions everyday in parenting this
daughter and my two others, since I am doing it all alone. So life is
really challenging most days. Again, thank you!"
Shelly, Wisconsin
"I just received your book today. I'm in shock that someone
who doesn't even know me would send me this book, or to anyone, for
free. You can't know the gratitude I feel, and I'm honored for your
personal note. I can't explain the feeling I got in my chest, or maybe
my heart?...I've already started reading it, and so far, you've written
about me. I am sure this book will be a great help to me. Again, I know
God will reward you...and he's blessed me with your book."
Lisa, New Jersey
"I received you book and am now reading it. Thank you VERY much for you
kindness in offering it for free. I greatly appreciate it. And thank you
for the excellent work you are doing."
Nina M.--Hawaii
"Thank you so very much for your generosity. Receiving not only one
book, but two, was a wonderful way to return to school from the Holiday
break. Though we have only had a few days of school, I have already loaned
out your book to a student and her mother. Your philosophy and technique
fits with what the parent already believes. She found this very validating
and is hoping that if your daughter "sees it in writing," she too will come
to view her anger and externalizing behavior in a more healthy way, and
begin to develop more beneficial strategies to address it.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with the world and
thank you for sharing it so freely. Please know I will use this resource
with care and sensitivity for the greater good of the students, parents and
teacher with whom I work."
Mary W., CSW--New York
"The book that you sent me has changed my life. I no longer take out my
anger on my children, husband or co-workers. I have started to pass the
book around my work place...the works made sense to me. I was looking for
positive ways to express my anger and this book definitely does that. The
concept may be elementary, but I was never taught how to correctly express
anger and frustration, so I stuffed it. I want to personally thank you for
this book..."
Jean P.--Minnesota
"Wanted you to know I read your book and WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a
must read for all victims/survivors of domestic violence/abuse."
Barbara Baker, President, TEAMCares Inc.
"I received your book yesterday. Thank you very much. Reading through
it validated much of what I've suspected recently. Many behaviors were an
inappropriate response to anger and sadness. No one, surprisingly enough,
has ever suggested that to me before. We're taught so many things that end
up being misinterpreted as the "correct" way to handle things in our lives
such as religious beliefs, not allowing appropriate expression of anger, or
even feeling anger for that matter. It takes on a different form that seems
to perpetuate depressive cycles and very low self esteem. Wow, I've been
through much of that stuff. I can see a way out. "Drain the lake" so to
speak and let the grass grow! I can't thank you enough for putting it in
perspective. I have something to work with now."
Nancy H.--California
"I received your [free] book in the mail and I must say I am a bit
amazed that you actually sent it, these days people so infrequently do not
follow through on what they say. I am reading it now and thank you again
for sending it. It has restored my belief in people a little more."
Stacey B.--New York
"Dr. Puff's work is making good people better. He's giving them the tools
to empower themselves to improve their own lives. His work is instrumental
in helping people move forward in their lives. The board was lit up with
callers waiting to talk to Dr. Puff. Fabulous! A terrific interview! So
articulate."
Julie Isphording of X-Star Radio Network
"This is a great book - there are a number of anger books on the market, which
I have, but I find yours (Dr. Puff's) extremely concise, right to the point.
It has everything in it that folks need - It gets right to the core of where
the work (with anger management) needs to be."
David McMillin, MFCC, host of Strategies for Living
"Self-Help" books are among the most popular read for women these days.
Women are reaching out and seeking whatever help they can find to improve
their mind, body and spirit. I have probably read over a hundred "self-help"
books in the past year. Most of the time, I have been really disappointed
when I finish the books. I feel the cover of the book often gave me a false
impression of what I would find inside. "Hey, the cover offers the magical
cure for all that ails me. So where is it?", I would ask myself.
Yesterday, I received a copy of the book, Anger Work: How To Express Your
Anger And Still Be Kind., from Dr. Puff. To be honest with you and not to
offend Dr. Puff, I put it aside, thinking, oh, yea, here is another one. I
was having a bad day and didn't want to be bothered with more psycho-mumbo
about how to change my life.
Well....I woke up around 1:00 am and couldn't go back to sleep. The book was
on my nightstand and I picked it up to read the cover. The next thing I
knew, I had finished the book!
Dr. Puff talked about things that were so relevant to me that it was scary.
He has taken the emotion of anger and brought it to a level that makes it
really manageable. I don't think I realized how much anger can affect who we
are and how we are perceived by others. It affects every area of life and
yet so few people ever learn how to effectively express it without royally
ticking someone off or making themselves miserable by holding onto it. Dr.
Puff will show you how you can effectively manage anger while being kind to
yourself and those around you.
I wont give away any of the details of the book. I think it is one that you
have to read for yourself in order to feel what Dr. Puff is attempting to
pass on to you. This book is definitely one that will stay with me as I
embark into this anger work program that Dr. Puff has shown me.
I highly recommend this book to all of you. I believe the information found
inside will change your life, and I don't say that lightly."
Book Review by Rhonda Braly,
Editor-in-Chief for A Time for Women
"Various psychosomatic illnesses and physical pain had
plagued me all my life due to unconscious repressed rage. Dr. Puff's
book on anger helped me to admit my anger and find ways of expressing
it without hurting myself or others. Now my illnesses and pain are
healing. His methods work! Doing Anger Work
is changing my life! If you are like me and hold your feelings inside
because you want to be 'a good person,' this book will change your life
too."
Rae S.--Iowa
"A practical guide to dealing with the issues in life that
keep us from reaching our full potential as human beings. In Dr. Puff's
book, he provides straight forward explanations of the causal
relationship between what has happened in our past and its connection
to the present. His recommendations for managing the stress in our
lives revolve around activities that promote healing and health. Dr.
Puff's focus on breaking the cycle of abusive behavior towards
ourselves and/or others is particularly helpful for those who struggle
with feelings of guilt and shame. The information presented gives
simple, yet effective recommendations in dealing the situations in life
that make us angry. I highly recommend Dr. Puff's book for its
pragmatic approach to attaining emotional health through its emphasis
on treating ourselves and others with dignity and respect."
Osamu T.--Japan
"I have two words to describe Dr. Puff's book: Life Changing. It should be noted, Anger Work
is only for a specific group of people: people with stress in their
lives. No one else needs bother. If you have stress, a lot or a little,
Anger Work will improve the quality of your life and help you be happy - period."
Keith B.--California
"I found this book helpful, and enjoyable to read, so much
so that I read the whole thing is one sitting! The premise of this book
is that the way to "express your anger and still be kind" is to
work-out your anger on your own before communicating it to others. this
way when you talk to others, they don't get blasted with the full force
and intensity of your anger. We've all heard the advice "count to ten
when you're angry." This book goes far beyond that and tells you what
you REALLY need to know. Not only did Dr. Puff convince me that being
passive aggressive or making rude comments ultimately hurts ME more
than anyone else, but he also offered the hands-on "here's what to do"
advice that I was looking for. I actually tried some of the
suggestions, and was able to work through and let go of a long-standing
grudge. I enjoyed reading the personal stories, especially the one
about Bob in the section People Who Don't Feel Angry, But Have Issues
From the Past. I love that quote: "Quick forgiveness is often false
forgiveness, and false forgiveness can be detrimental to the health
(both mental and physical) of the one who practices it. In that sense,
false forgiveness can be worse than no forgiveness." I am an artist
myself, so I found it refreshing to see some creative alternatives
included with the more classic kick-boxing or punching bag methods. I
highly recommend this book. It's good stuff and fast reading."
Melinda Williams--Massachusetts
"You were kind enough to send me a free copy of your book a
few months ago and I have told everyone I meet about your book. I want
you to know the impact that your words have had on my life. I no longer
take people's verbal abuse, I tell those who choose to speak harshly to
me that I do not deserve to be spoken to that way and walk away. You
made me realize that my over eating was self-abuse and although I was
mourning over the abuse in my own life, I was adding to it. Thank you
for your generosity and your wisdom. You are a true blessing to this
world. With much respect and admiration."
Annette Perkowski, Pennsylvania
"This book is so much more than an instruction manual for
using controlled anger in order to rid oneself of the negative effects
of many psychological challenges. In Anger Work,
Dr. Puff truly captures the essence of how being kind to both yourself
and others determines the state of your personal well-being. It is an
easy-to-read book that can bring benefit to most anyone who desires to
find greater happiness and contentment."
Patrick T.--California
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