YOUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU DO IN THE PRESENT
“African American Females Why Are You So Angry?"
Book Review
Anger is one of the most powerful, dangerous, intense, and unpleasant, emotions known to mankind. It is cousin to fear, oppression, and depression. In this work book,Dr. Harper breaks down the reality and cognitive sources of ANGER. Men, women, and our youth need to understand that anger is based on how “they perceive”the situation before them when “their expectations” are not being met. This succinct and informative workbook leads the reader through a step-by-step process of learning to manage the inflammatory psychological excerpts of ANGER. The author’s explain how angry individuals, who do not have the cognitive tools and techniques to combat the ills of this wicked society that sucks them into total darkness governed by anger stimuli. Illusions of control, very often leads to an exhibition of behavior that can be threatening, hurtful, aggressive or violent. Dr. Harper's tried and proven techniques will guide the participant to understanding and managing anger. Through this work book individuals will gain an understanding of the contributing factors to anger that African Americans constantly endure. The contributing factors are; geographical location, economical resources, educational advancement, relationships, family issues and finally and most damaging, racism and discrimination. It is so important that African Americans understand the contributing factors that play a major role in their internal conflict.
Dr. Harper, has more than 20 years, combined, of training and experience in psychology, human behavior, and earned her doctorate degree in education. Her impressive credentials and innate desire to help both youth and adults negate the poor consequences of anger is brilliantly defined in this workbook. This adaptive work book provides a means of measurement using a “Feelings Chart” an “Anger-Resentment-Rage Explosion Meter,” and the “Seven Towers of Anger Styles.” Dr. Harpers book discusses issues that are relevant to African Americans of all ages such as, drugs and alcohol, relationships, family dynamics, sexuality and crime. Participants will learn to find positive outlets for the expression of emotions; practice methods designed to deescalate anger, train their minds to enter into a calming phase; control the external and internal responses (heart rate, blood pressure, breathing), and rise above their anger. According to Dr. Harper, anger is the emotional noose that drains African Americans of their emotional wealth and health.
Yes, ANGER is part of being human. In fact, anger can be a positive thing when it addresses our need to protect ourselves or those whom we love faced with imminent danger. However, Black Americans are unduly angry, primarily due to their inability to understand the environmental cage that holds them in emotional captivity. The key to unlocking the psychological handcuffs can be found in this thought provoking work book. Dr. Harper skillfully designed this book to assist African Americans in understanding the dynamics of anger management and techniques that will help them manage their emotional turbulence.
Dr. Harper believe that African American males and females are in serious trouble. According to Sociologist and psychologist violence is at an all time high. Out of controlled anger is the number one cause for great bodily harm or death in the African American arena. This statistic alone is devastating and demands immediate attention. Our hope here at RISE is to help African American females become their own drum majors and navigate their lives in a positive manner. This work book will definitely help African Americans find healthy ways to deal with their anger. Dr. Harper encourage all African Americans young and old who are faced with internal conflict to take full advantage of this powerful information that will modify the lives of African Americans…………YES WE CAN!!!!
Book Review
Anger is one of the most powerful, dangerous, intense, and unpleasant, emotions known to mankind. It is cousin to fear, oppression, and depression. In this work book,Dr. Harper breaks down the reality and cognitive sources of ANGER. Men, women, and our youth need to understand that anger is based on how “they perceive”the situation before them when “their expectations” are not being met. This succinct and informative workbook leads the reader through a step-by-step process of learning to manage the inflammatory psychological excerpts of ANGER. The author’s explain how angry individuals, who do not have the cognitive tools and techniques to combat the ills of this wicked society that sucks them into total darkness governed by anger stimuli. Illusions of control, very often leads to an exhibition of behavior that can be threatening, hurtful, aggressive or violent. Dr. Harper's tried and proven techniques will guide the participant to understanding and managing anger. Through this work book individuals will gain an understanding of the contributing factors to anger that African Americans constantly endure. The contributing factors are; geographical location, economical resources, educational advancement, relationships, family issues and finally and most damaging, racism and discrimination. It is so important that African Americans understand the contributing factors that play a major role in their internal conflict.
Dr. Harper, has more than 20 years, combined, of training and experience in psychology, human behavior, and earned her doctorate degree in education. Her impressive credentials and innate desire to help both youth and adults negate the poor consequences of anger is brilliantly defined in this workbook. This adaptive work book provides a means of measurement using a “Feelings Chart” an “Anger-Resentment-Rage Explosion Meter,” and the “Seven Towers of Anger Styles.” Dr. Harpers book discusses issues that are relevant to African Americans of all ages such as, drugs and alcohol, relationships, family dynamics, sexuality and crime. Participants will learn to find positive outlets for the expression of emotions; practice methods designed to deescalate anger, train their minds to enter into a calming phase; control the external and internal responses (heart rate, blood pressure, breathing), and rise above their anger. According to Dr. Harper, anger is the emotional noose that drains African Americans of their emotional wealth and health.
Yes, ANGER is part of being human. In fact, anger can be a positive thing when it addresses our need to protect ourselves or those whom we love faced with imminent danger. However, Black Americans are unduly angry, primarily due to their inability to understand the environmental cage that holds them in emotional captivity. The key to unlocking the psychological handcuffs can be found in this thought provoking work book. Dr. Harper skillfully designed this book to assist African Americans in understanding the dynamics of anger management and techniques that will help them manage their emotional turbulence.
Dr. Harper believe that African American males and females are in serious trouble. According to Sociologist and psychologist violence is at an all time high. Out of controlled anger is the number one cause for great bodily harm or death in the African American arena. This statistic alone is devastating and demands immediate attention. Our hope here at RISE is to help African American females become their own drum majors and navigate their lives in a positive manner. This work book will definitely help African Americans find healthy ways to deal with their anger. Dr. Harper encourage all African Americans young and old who are faced with internal conflict to take full advantage of this powerful information that will modify the lives of African Americans…………YES WE CAN!!!!