Whitson, a social worker associated with an international certification program, demonstrates how to teach children ages 5 to 18 to be angry effectively, instead of telling them not to be angry
at all. She presents a 15-session group program with step-by-step guidelines for teachers, counselors, social workers, youth care professionals, psychologists, and parents to use to build anger
management and assertive emotional expression skills through lessons, group activities, and discussions. Skills include using I-Messages, standing up to bullies, disagreeing without arguing,
making and refusing requests, responding to anger, finding win-win solutions, and understanding personal anger styles, choices in expression, public faces vs. private realities, and body
language and tone of voice. Each session has customization suggestions and tips for parents. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
