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 important we learn tools to handle it effectively and safely
What is anger?
Not everyone gets angry
What is False? Everyone gets angry. It is ok to get angry. what is important is to develop coping skills to handle the feelings in an appropriate manner.
It is ok to express our anger
What is true? This should always be done in an appropriate manner. Discuss ways.
True or False. It is ok to express your anger
What is true
True or False. Our feelings are important because they help us deal with situations we encounter daily.
What is true? Our feelings are made to be felt, explored, understood and released in a positive manner.
When someone holds back their from impulsive words or actions.
What is control
anger is often a secondary emotion for sadness
What is true. Beneath the frustration, irritability or anger is usually a vulnerable emotion, such as loneliness, sadness or fear. And it’s usually harder to access and express, without support
The most common thing one can do when he becomes angry is_____. This gives you time to calm down as you are doing this. Hint: You can go backwards or you can start from the beginning.
What is count to ten and take deep breaths?
True or False. Ripping up paper or punching a pillow is an appropriate way to handle anger.
What is true
True or False. Can a person be angry and happy at the same time?
What is false? This is called Reciprocal Inhibition. This means that two feelings cannot occupy the same space at one time, but you can switch from one to another. Turn your bad energy into good energy through coping reality testing, is it worth it?
unpleasant and disruptive behaviors or emotional outbursts. They often occur in response to unmet needs or desires, most frequently occur in babies or younger children.
What is a temper tantrum?
Getting really angry about things can leave you feeling out of control
What is true.
You can also do ________ when you are angry. People looking at you may think that you are weird but it works.
What is talk to yourself to help YOU calm down. This keeps you from making bad choices because of your anger.
What is visualizing? This can be used to help you calm down.
What is thinking about positive things or thinking about things that make you happy (sound of waves, favorite activity, counting to ten)
Reciprocal Inhibition means two opposite feelings cannot occupy the same space at one time. Which feeling goes away?
What is the bad feeling? is the anger worth the expended energy, or can you harness for something more positive
To express/release your emotions/frustrations/worry, through the use of a coping skill or reaching out to a support system. Doing this helps a person avoid making inappropriate choices related to anger.
What is venting?
The only way to get people to listen to me is to yell louder, have a temper tantrum or act in an inappropriate manner.
What is false. yelling, tantrums, acting out, makes people less likely to listen or take your needs seriously.
what type of behavior is inappropriate when expressing your anger? Give me two examples.
Various examples
Give two inappropriate ways of dealing with anger.
Various answers
If someone hurts my feelings or does something to make me upset, I should.....
Talk to them about it using "I" statements. Ex. I felt hurt when,
feeling or expressing distress and annoyance, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.
What is frustration?
Most people don't like to lose control
What is true? No one wants to lose control. Getting angry and expressing it in an inappropriate manner leaves you feeling out of control and causes further escalation
Choosing to handle our anger in an inappropriate way like throwing a tantrum, slamming doors, hitting someone, etc are all bad choices.When we choose to make these choices, the results are _____
What is negative consequences?
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings and emotions. What are these feelings? Name two.
various answers (disappointment, shame, guilt, sadness, etc.)
It is healthy for someone to be angry. True or False
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.