Definitions
An emotion that we experience when someone does something that we do not like. This is an emotion that is very common and powerful. Although it is common, it is bad if we do not handle it in an appropriate manner.
What is False? Everyone experiences anger, it is OK to get angry. It's all about how you handle the emotion in an appropriate way.
It is OK to express anger.
What is true? What are some ways to express anger in a healthy way? Discuss.
What are the 3 phases of the aggression cycle?
What are buildup, explosion/outburst, and aftermath?
What is true? Our feelings are made to be felt, explored, understood and released in a positive manner.
When someone holds back their actions. This is needed when we become angry...We should exercise......(It begins with a C)
What is control?
The cues to anger are know as Physical, Behavioral, Emotional, and Thoughts.
What is True
The most common way to ground yourself is...?
What is deep breathing or counting?
What are cues of the buildup phase? Name 2.
What are increased heartrate, flushed/hot, clenched fists/jaw, pacing, hostile thoughts, negative self talk, fantasies/images.
True or False- A person can be angry and happy at the same time?
What is false? This is called Reciprocal Inhibition. This means that two incompatible feelings at the same time.
Specific events that touch on sensitive areas in your life. These sensitive area's are sometimes called what?
What are red flags?
Getting really angry about things can leave you feeling out of control.
What is true?
This treatment can help you identify and reconsider thoughts that contribute to anger.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
What happens if the buildup phase continues?
What is the explosion phase?
Reciprocal Inhibition means two opposite feelings cannot occupy the same space at one time. Which feeling goes away?
What is the bad feeling?
To feel defeated. If a person is doing something or experiencing something and they feel like they want to give up, it is because they have become______. Often times this leads to anger.
What is frustration?
When I'm feeling angry I can call a friend/family member/support person or take a time out.
What is true?
What type of behavior is inappropriate when expressing anger?
Give 2 examples.
What happens in the explosion phase?
What is verbal aggression, assertiveness, or violence?
If someone hurts my feelings or does something to make me upset, I should.....
What is use 'I feel' statements? (Ex: I feel)
Telling yourself to stop thinking a certain way is known as?
What is thought stopping?
Most people like losing control.
What is false?
Choosing to handle anger by engaging in verbal or physical abuse can lead to...?
What is consequences?
What happens in the aftermath phase?
What are consequences? (Fired from job, kicked out of treatment, financial costs, loss of relationships, jail, guilt/shame)
True or False: It is healthy to be angry?
What is true. A HEALTHY expression of anger allows others to know how we feel and helps to resolve conflicts or problems. We all experience anger.