Definitions/Overview
An emotion that ranges from mild irritation to intense fury and rage.
What is anger?
Anger automatically leads to aggression.
What is false.
True or false? It is ok to express our anger
What is true? This should always be done in an appropiate manner. Discuss ways.
An activity that can promote relaxation that can help prevent anger or help you calm down after feeling angry.
various answers- listening to music, exercising, going on a walk, meditating
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings and emotions. What may these feelings be? Name two.
various answers (disappointment, shame, guilt, sadness, etc.)
True or false? The only way to get people to listen to me is to have a act aggressive or in an inappropriate manner. If I don't do this, people won't listen.
What is false. You can use communication to tell others how you feel in a calm, firm, and respectful way.
What is thinking about positive things or thinking about things that make you happy (vacation, person, etc.)
What is visualizing? This can be used to help you calm down.
An agreement made where each person gives up a part of their initial want/demand
What is compromise
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, and understood.
What type of behavior is an inappropiate or dangerous response to anger? Give me two examples.
being verbally or physically aggressive, turning to maladaptive coping strategies (drugs, alcohol)
A common strategy one use when they become 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.
Count to 10. Take time to step away from the situation that is causing anger. This can help you distract yourself from the anger and potentially calm down.
This word describes someone who expresses themselves in a respectful and confident manner.
What is assertive
The way you express anger can be changed
What is true. A misconception/myth about anger is that the way people express anger in inherited and cannot be changed. How we react after becoming angry is a behavior that is learned and can be changed.
What type of behavior is an appropriate response to anger? Give me two examples.
various answers: seek compromise, walk away/cool off, communicate feelings/wants in a calm, respectful way
You can use positive self- ________when you are angry. Hint: It begins with a t
What is (positive self) talk. Using this keeps you from making inappropriate actions because of your anger. ex. "I do not need to take that personally."