Anger is an emotion of tremendous importance; it is perhaps the underlying cause for the most serious human problems. Anger is a hard emotion to handle, partly because many of us have been taught that we shouldn't get mad.

More acceptable responses can replace unwanted habits, e.g. one could chew gum instead of smoking. Also, a better way of meeting one's needs could be found, e.g. one could handle loneliness by learning social skills rather than by watching TV, or by joining a support group rather than merely complaining to relatives about having nothing to do.

Our feelings involve both our emotions and our urges to act certain ways. Thus, emotions determine if we are happy or unhappy, if we want to approach something or run away from it, if we are exuberant or frozen, etc.

An overview and detailed instructions for a number of behavior-changing methods, dealing with the overt behavior and simple thoughts.

Certain parenting practices may cause excessive feelings of inferiority. Anyone with a negative self-concept based on these childhood experiences needs to start afresh honestly re-evaluating themselves.

Sometimes we are too hard on ourselves, expecting too much, and sometimes too easy, not expecting or trying to do our best.

You don't usually start with a method to hurt yourself; you start off with horrible circumstances and psychologically painful thoughts.

Shame is feeling you are inadequate, inferior, lacking, not good enough, "ashamed of myself."

An overview of strategies to manage stress and anxiety, including skills training and cognitive methods.

Currently, many millions of Americans are in support or self-help groups dealing with over 350 different kinds of problems.