How to Deal with Angry People

Whether the confrontations are taking place at home, at work or online, the emotional toll of dealing with an angry person day-in day-out can be huge. As we often can't cut ourselves off from these angry people (although terminating the relationship is an option that’s explored), this audiobook draws on the author's years of research and clinical practice to help listeners manage potentially explosive situations for the best possible outcomes.This audiobook reveals the psychological factors that underpin an angry personality, offers ten key strategies for dealing with angry people and provides case studies, fact boxes, tips and activities to support listeners as they deal with the angry people in their lives.

'Martin backs up his straightforward advice with timely anecdotes, referencing Covid-19 mask disputes and angry commenters in online forums, and breaks down relevant psychological research in a way that’s easily understood by the lay reader. Those looking to better handle the hotheads in their lives should pick this up.' -- Publishers Weekly
'This psychology professor explained how to deal with people when they’re angry with you, and it’s something that everyone should know. He reveals everything from what to do if their anger isn't justified to how to deal with angry texters.' -- BuzzFeed

Dr. Ryan Martin is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Psychology Today and on BBC Radio, and his much-viewed TED talk inspired his debut book Why We Get Mad.

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