Basics
What is the difference between anger and aggression?
Anger is an emotion and aggression is an action.
What is the best initial way to deal with most triggers?
Avoid them!
What do we call the signs that our anger is starting to grow?
Warning signs!
What are 2 positives of anger?
Motivation/ energy/ lets you know when something is wrong/ etc...
What is the name of the artist who painted ‘Mona Lisa’?
Leonardo Da Vinci
What is the point of anger management?
To learn to avoid negative reactions to anger (such as aggression), while learning new healthy habits.
In facing triggers, when should you avoid touchy conversations?
When you are tired, hungry, or upset
What is one anger management tool that everyone should use?
Time outs!
When your anger effects others what are some of the potential negative consequences?
Loss of relationships or increased strain on relationships.
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What is the first step in anger management?
To learn about your own anger.
What is a simple and discreet technique for managing with emotions?
Deep breathing
What are 3 potential diversions that can be used when upset/ angry?
go for a walk /read a book/ play a game / call a friend/ go swimming /go hiking in nature take photographs /play with a pet /rearrange a room/ etc....
How can unmanaged anger negatively impact work?
It can limit communication, cause resentment, decrease productivity, decrease ability to concentrate.
What is he most common letter in the English alphabet?
"E"
What do we call the event or situation that initially sparks angry feelings?
Trigger
What are 3 things you would include in an anger log?
What happened before,
what happened during,
How you felt after.
What are 3 potential warning signs of anger?
sweating /can’t get past problem / feel hot / turn red clenched fists /headaches /becoming argumentative/ raised voice /using verbal insults /pacing /aggressive body language/ feel sick to stomach /go quiet or “shut down”/urge to cry/clenching jaw/ etc...
What are some ways that unmanaged anger can negatively impact our health or well-being?
If a male donkey is a 'Jack', what is a female?
Jenny
Why is learning to avoid anger an impossible goal?
Feelings of anger are a normal and healthy part of being human.
What is the point of using a diversion when angry or upset?
The goal of diversions is to buy yourself time. If you can distract yourself for just 30 minutes, you’ll have a better chance of dealing with your anger in a healthy way. Remember, you can always return to the source of your anger later—you’re just setting the problem aside for now.
What are three examples of unhealthy coping?
Substance use/ self harm/ procrastination/ sleeping too little or too much/ social withdrawal/ aggression/ etc...
What does it mean to say anger is to intense?
It happens too often or is felt too much. Anger felt is greater than the situation should call for.
How many teeth does an aardvark have?
None!