Anger
A feeling or emotion that ranges from mild irritation to intense fury and rage.
what is anger?
An event or situation that makes you angry
What is a Trigger?
It's a physical warning sign that everyone has that lets them know they are getting angry.
What is an anger cue?
What does it mean to Think Ahead?
Thinking ahead to the consequences of your actions (IF I do this now, THEN this will probably happen later).
The Way You Express Anger Cannot Be Changed.
True or False?
False. Because people are not born with set, specific ways of expressing anger, it is possible to learn more appropriate ways of expressing anger. You can learn to calm down more quickly with practice.
Behavior or action taken that is hostile, destructive and/or violent.
What is aggression?
Why is it important to know your triggers?
Multiple answers.
Identify at least 3 anger cues.
Muscle tension, knot in the stomach, clenched fists, grinding teeth, pounding heart, shaking legs/arms, etc.
Describe and identify a Short Term consequence.
Consequence that happens soon after my behavior. (i.e. the person I punched punches me back).
Anger Automatically Leads to Aggression.
True or False?
False. A related myth involves the misconception that the only effective way to express anger is through aggression. There are other more constructive and assertive ways, however, to express anger.
A.R.T. Stand for?
What is Aggression Replacement Training
What are the two types of triggers?
Internal and External Trigger.
Name at least 3 anger reducers.
Deep Breathing
Backwards Counting
Pleasant Imagery
Etc.
Describe and identify a Long Term consequence.
A consequence for my behavior that takes time for me to experience (i.e. An assault conviction for punching someone).
Anger is a habit.
True or False?
True. Anger can become a routine, familiar, and predictable response to a variety of situations. When anger is displayed frequently and aggressively, it can become a maladaptive habit. A habit, by definition, means performing behaviors automatically, over and over again, without thinking. The frequent and aggressive expression of anger can be viewed as a maladaptive habit because it results in negative consequences.
Feelings that may be hidden by your anger
Anxiety, Embarrassed, Jealous, Trapped, Pressured, Afraid, Devastated, Manipulated, Belittled, Inferior, Surprised, Sad, Offended, Deceived, Concerned, Confused, Powerless, Etc...
Define an Internal Trigger and give an example.
Internal Triggers are things we say to ourselves that increase our angry impulses and or physiological feelings that make us feel angry.
Describe and identify an Internal consequence.
An internal consequence is how my actions affect the way I feel and think about myself (i.e. I feel guilty and think I am a bad person).
Can anger be positive?
True or False?
Anger CAN be a positive and useful emotion, if it is expressed appropriately
Means having more personal power by being able to be in control of your angry reactions despite the attempts of others to hassle you.
What is anger control?
Define an External Trigger and provide an example.
An External trigger is something that someone else does or things that happen that cause us to react with anger or become stressed out.
Describe and identify an External consequence.
An External Consequence is something that happens to you outside of yourself. (i.e. The person you punched punches you back).
If you don’t let your anger out, it builds up and explodes out.
True or False?
True.