Signs of anger
Name a time when you got angry. What did you feel inside and how did you respond?
Any answer is accepted.
The way you express anger cannot be changed.
False
To decrease feeling a 10 on the anger scale I can tell myself to slow down and take deep b______.
Breaths. Taking only 3 deep breaths resets the brains anger response and calms the body very quickly.
What is the fight response?
Facing a perceived threat with agression
why do fish eat worms?
because they get hooked!
T or F Anger does not have any secondary emotions?
False. Anger is often a result of emotions like being hurt, scared, embarassed, frsutrated, etc.
Anger can be controlled.
True.
To decrease my anger on the anger scale I can set b_________ or personal rules.
Boundaries. setting bouindaries help to create a clear guideline/rule/limits of how you would like to be treated.
What is the flight response?
Running away from danger.
What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An investigator
Name two types of anger signs
Heart beating fast, clenched fists, weak legs, sweating, want to hit, etc.
Anger automatically leads to aggression.
False. Anger can be present without leading to agression if coping mechanisms are used to control or tame the anger.
To decrease my anger on the anger scale I can e_______.
Exercise. Exercise uses up the adrenaline (hormone that makes you want to move) that comes with the fight response and will make you feel more relaxed/calm.
what is the freeze repsonse?
Where do sheep go on vacation?
To the Baa-hamas
Name one way you can tell you are getting angry.
All answers
Name the 5 parts of the cycle of anger.
Trigger, negative thoughts, emotional response, physical symptoms, and physical response
To decrease my anger on the anger scale I can remind myself to talk to an A_______ or someone I trust.
Adult.
What is the fawn response?
Trying to please someone to avoid conflict.
Why did the banana go to the doctor?
Because it wasn't peeling well
Name one trigger that always makes you mad.
Any answer.
Ture or False. Anger is the result of a fight or flight response.
True, the fight response.
To decrease my anger (or feeling irritated) on the anger scale I can s_____ and t_____ about how my actions affect others.
Stop and think
Do you usually react to threats with flight, fight, freeze or fawn? Give an example.
Any answer.
Where does the Easter Bunny like to eat breakfast?
IHOP