anger in adolescence

Analyzes how American culture views girlhood, exploring how the media has begun to focus on girls' meanness to other girls instead of trying to positively influence girls' independence and self-esteem and how those portrayals affect the way girls view themselves.

Gives teenagers strategies for managing anger, showing how to recognize anger antecedents and how to walk away, calm down, control one's thoughts, communicate, negotiate, and stand up for oneself, and explains how to reflect upon behaviors and consequences. Also covers such topics as sibling rivalry, blended families, bullying, catastrophic stress, and making therapy work.

Provides an inside look at ways in which teens cope with their stress and anger, such as keeping a journal, meditating, or having a good laugh, and includes advice for parents and other teens.

Investigates the causes of anger, such as stress and conflict, and describes how young adults can work through these emotions by self-examination and communication with family members and friends.

Investigates the causes of anger, such as stress and conflict, and describes how young adults can work through these emotions by self-examination and communication with family members and friends.

Presents a practical guide that helps teens understand and handle their anger; and includes tips on how to choose relationships and make good choices.

Discusses the issues of anger and anger management, providing a definition of the problem, examining its effects on teens, and offering advice to young people on how to deal with their own angry feelings, as well as anger in others. Includes addresses and Internet sites for further information and assistance.