Don’t I Have the Right to Be Angry?

The HEArt Program for Veterans
and Others Who Want to Prevent Destructive Anger

Howard Lipke, Ph.D.

Don’t I Have the Right to Be Angry? presents the HEArt program for preventing anger that people do not want. Developed over 35 years of working with combat veterans, it includes standard cognitive and behavioral perspectives, but emphasizes anger as a defense. It also explores how past painful experience influences anger, and considers the complexity of forgiveness and acceptance. The book is written for all audiences, with sections of special interest to counselors or veterans.

For Sale on Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, and CompleteBook.com (government sales)

This book is a ‘must have’ for all helping professionals and clients coping with traumatic stress injuries, particularly members of the warrior class including active-duty military, veterans, law enforcement, journalists, and family members.

Mark C. Russell, Ph.D., ABPP, Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Director, Institute of War Stress Injuries and Social Justice
Antioch University Seattle

This system works; anyone prone to angry outbursts should read this book.

Don R. Catherall, Ph.D.
Editor, Handbook of Stress, Trauma, and the Family

The HEArt program has become a key aspect of the clinical programming on the residential PTSD unit and is a strong tool for anybody recovering from the effects of PTSD.

Anthony R. Peterson, Psy.D.
Section Chief, PTSD Programs
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
North Chicago, IL

While it is initially directed toward a veteran audience, this program would be helpful for just about everyone, including therapy groups, graduate students, and mental health professionals. It is easy to understand, a pleasure to read, and I highly recommend it!

Carolyn V. Edwards, Ph.D.Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

I believe his program is extremely valuable for troubled adolescents. They are struggling to understand why their lives are so chaotic and how they can make them better. Giving young people real tools for behavior analysis is key to raising conscious, caring, fully functioning adults. I recommend the program with enthusiasm.

June A. Kramer
Teacher, Barrington High School, Barrington, IL