The wheels, which appear below, are the anchors to this anger management workbook. They can and should be referred to when focusing on practicing positive skills. In addition, these wheels help recognize styles of speaking, behavior and habit patterns, which influence interpersonal relationships. Tools for increasing emotional intelligence must be incorporated in mastering the spokes on the Positive Wheel.

This Negative Wheel helps link the different behaviors that together form a pattern of miscommunication. It shows the relationship as a whole—and how each seemingly unrelated behavior is an important part in an overall effort to dominate a situation or someone else.