Brothers on the Mend shows African-American men how to heal themselves - and those who love them - by embracing the feelings that will set them free. Ernest Johnson offers a wide variety of prescriptive measures Print ads. From the practical to the spiritual, for managing anger, coping with stress, and having less conflict in relationships, Dr.
Use simple techniques, such as meditation and time-outs, to stop anger before it takes control Ĭontrary to popular belief, the most powerful part of a man is his feelings. The author, a prominent expert on stress and management, shows African-American men how to heal themselves-and those who love them.Recognize the real origins of tense, hurt, or helpless feelings - the first step toward change.Build on friendliness, happiness, trust, and compassion to achieve a committed relationship with a black woman.Identify camouflaged anger - rage that may be repressed or diverted into harmful behaviors, such as excessive smoking, alcohol or drug use, poor eating habits, or risky sexual conduct.Changing thought patterns - and actions - begins with learning how to: Johnson offers prescriptions for managing anger and coping with stress. Exploring the sources of frustration particular to black men today, Dr. He shows how anger can be used - rather than avoided - to build a life filled with love, self-respect, and peace. Psychologist Ernest Johnson, who has been helping black men cope with anger - including his own - for more than a decade, offers hope and answers. At last - a book, written by a black man, for black men and women who want less conflict in their relationships and better ways to deal with anger.Īlthough the unique problems of black men are not new, they have been habitually discussed without solid suggestions for change - until now.
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