The Anger Trap: Free Yourself from the Frustrations that Sabotage Your Life

Free Yourself from THE ANGER TRAP

Dr. Les Carter nationally recognized expert on the topicsof conflict resolution, emotions, and spirituality, and coauthor ofthe bestselling The Anger Workbook has written this practicalbook that shows how to overcome unhealthy anger and improverelationships. With gentle spiritual wisdom and solid psychologicalresearch, Dr. Carter guides you to creating a better, happier lifefor yourself, your family, and your coworkers.

"The Anger Trap is a masterfully written book, offeringpenetrating insights into the factors that can imprison individualsin unwanted patterns of frustration. With his well–developedinsights and using case examples, Les Carter carefully explains howyou can change your thinking, your communication, and your behavioras you release yourself from the ravages of anger gone bad."
from the Foreword by Frank Minirth, M.D.

"Les Carter has assimilated his years of experience counselingpeople trapped by anger into a book that I believe will provehelpful to many readers. The Anger Trap offers freshinformation and understanding that can lead to recovery andreconciliation."
Zig Ziglar, author and motivational speaker

"Have you ever looked in a mirror and said ′I don′t like what Isee!′ This book reflects a number of myths we ′wear′ and shows ushow to trade them in for the real truths."
June Hunt, radio host of Hope for theHeart

"The best book on anger out there. Five stars!"
Dr. Tim Clinton, president, American Association ofChristian Counselors

Foreword by Dr. Frank Minirth.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

PART ONE: Understanding the Nature of Anger.

Chapter 1: The Cry Behind the Anger.

Chapter 2: Raw, Unrefined Anger.

Chapter 3: Healthy Anger Options.

Chapter 4: The Missing Ingredient.

PART TWO: Why People Remain Trapped in RawAnger.

Chapter 5: The Illusion of Control.

Chapter 6: Insecurity s Hold on Angry People.

Chapter 7: Held Captive by Self–Absorption.

Chapter 8: The Chains of Fear.

Chapter 9: Myths That Perpetuate Anger.

PART THREE: Choosing the Better Path.

Chapter 10: Agony s Upside.

Chapter 11: Forgiveness and Acceptance.

Chapter 12: A Mind of Equality.

Chapter 13: The Way of the Overcomer.

Chapter 14: Higher Priorities.

The Author.

Les Carter, Ph.D., is the chief resident psychotherapist at the Minirth Clinic, Richardson, Texas, where he has maintained a private counseling practice since 1980. He is a nationally recognized expert on topics including conflict resolution, emotions and spirituality, and marriage and family relationships. He is the coauthor of the bestselling The Anger Workbook. Dr. Carter can be reached at www.angerexpert.com