Anger Facts
Who gets angry?
What is EVERYONE gets angry?
Give an example of an anger trigger.
your choice
Name one sign of anger
What is yelling, throwing things, angry words, glaring, fists clenching, face turning red.
People in recovery can get triggered by uncontrolled _________.
What is emotions. Often times people in early recovery relapse due to unbalanced/treated emotions.
What does A stand for?
What is Awareness
True or False. Anger is a problem when it affects others or causes problems.
What is TRUE?
How soon should you recognize triggers of anger?
What is right away.
Name 3 physical signs of anger
What is sweating, feeling sick, feeling hot, body shaking, or heavy breathing.
MYTH or NOT
The way you express anger cannot be changed
What is MYTH
What does B stand for?
What is Breathing
Anger is a _____. part of life.
What is natural.
True or False. People may not realize something is a trigger.
What is TRUE
Anger has strong ________ and ______ components.
biological and physical.
A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility is _________
What is Anger
What does C stand for?
What is Counting?
True or False, You should always express your anger while you are still angry
What is FALSE
free
You get 400 points
Name 3 emotional signs of anger
like you want to get away from the situation
irritated, sad or depressed guilty
resentful, anxious
MYTH or NOT
Anger automatically leads to aggression
What is a Myth. "Effective anger management involves controlling the escalation of anger by learning assertiveness skills, changing negative and hostile thoughts or "self-talk", challenging irrational beliefs, and employing a variety of behavioral strategies."
What does D stand for?
What is distance?
Many signs and symptoms of anger are similar to ___________?
What is FEAR?
Name 3 anger triggers
your choice
getting sarcastic, losing your sense of humor
acting in an abusive or abrasive manner
craving a drink, a smoke or other substances that relax you
What are Other signs you may be feeling angry
MYTH or NOT
Venting your anger to someone is always desirable
What is a MYTH. "for many years there was a belief that the aggressive expression of anger such as screaming or beating on pillows was healthy and therapeutic. Research studies have found however that people who vent their anger aggressively simply get better at being angry. In other words, venting anger in an aggressive manner reinforces aggressive behavior."
What does E stand for?
What is Express yourself?