Anger
is a strong feeling you get when something seems unfair, hurtful, or frustrating.
Anger
Trigger Stage, Thought Stage, Feelings Stage and Behavior Stage completes
The Anger Cycle
Tight jaw or clenched teeth, Rapid heartbeat, Muscle tension (especially in shoulders, neck, hands), Flushed face, Sweating, Shaking or trembling.
Is it Physical Signs, Mental Signs, or Emotional Signs?
Physical Signs
To stop and exhale/inhale slow and deep to help calm your nervous system.
Pause and Breathe
How many dimensions are focused on during the ASAM 2.5 and 2.1 program?
Six Dimensions
A sudden, intense burst of anger that can cause someone to lose control of their words or actions.
Outburst
_________ sets off a strong emotional or physical reaction, often connected to past experiences.
Triggers
Triggers involving thoughts of certain thoughts, feelings, or memories.
Internal Triggers
Using ____ _____ helps one express yourself without blame.
I Statements
Readiness to Change
Dimension 4
What motivates you to fix a problem calmly?
Healthy anger
The stage where we interpret the trigger.
Thoughts Stage
The urge or desire that follows a trigger.
Craving
Stepping away from the situation before you react.
Time-Outs
Recovery Environment
Dimension 6
What hurts relationships, causes bad decisions, or leads to violence or substance use?
Unhealthy anger
This is the point where anger can either be expressed constructively or explode in harmful ways.
Behavioral Stage
Triggers that include places, people, smells, songs, or situations.
External Triggers
Asking yourself, what is this really about? Why am I angry?
Identify the Source
Emotional, Behavioral, or Cognitive Conditions.
Dimension 3
The ability to stay calm and in control when feeling frustrated or provoked.
Anger management
The stage before the behavioral stage where our emotional reaction intensifies.
Feelings Stage
Yelling, cursing, or aggressive tone, Slamming doors or breaking things, Walking away abruptly or storming off, Using sarcasm or hurtful language, Physical aggression toward objects or people, Isolating to “cool down” (or to avoid conflict).
Are these examples of Physical, Emotional or Behavioral Symptoms?
Behavioral Symptoms
Focusing less on what went wrong and more on what can be done next.
Problem Solving Mode
Relapse, Continued Use, or Continued Problem Potential.
Dimension 5