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 can be bad if we do not handle it in an appropriate manner.
What is anger?
Not everyone gets angry
What is False? Everyone gets angry. It is ok to get angry. It is important that one handles it in an appropiate manner.
It is ok to express our anger
What is true? This should always be done in an appropiate manner. Discuss ways.
Anger can be positive.
What is true. A moral response to injustice or a rational response to a threat. Should be expressed in an assertive and productive way.
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This is a behavior that is intended to cause harm to another person or damage property. This can be verbal abuse, threats or violent acts.
What is aggression.
There are short term payoffs to being aggressive.
True
Ex.) reduced stress, people do what we ask them to do, our tension is released, and for a brief moment we feel better, or we feel we've gotten revenge
There are four types of anger cues:
1. Physical cues
2. Emotional cues
3. Behavioral cues
4. Cognitive cues
Provide an example of at least two of them. Additional 200 points will be given if you can provide an example of all four.
1. Physical: rapid heart beat, tightness in chest, feeling hot etc.
2. Emotional: Fear, hurt, guilt etc.
3. Behavioral: pacing, clenching first, staring.
4. Cognitive: Hostile self-talk, images of aggression etc.
One of the most common things 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.
Count to ten.
I use cold stones to calm down.
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___________ or red flags, may come from your past experiences and can lead to feelings of anxiety, anger, depression etc. It is important to recognize your __________(s) and learn ways to cope with them.
What is a trigger?
Discuss examples...
Anger is fixed, inherited, and cannot be changed.
False. Discussion...
The aggression cycle is often compared to a volcano with a build up, explosive phase and then aftermath. Provide an example of the aftermath.
The aftermath are all of the consequences you have to deal with from the explosive behavior. This could include jail time, injuries, losing a job, shame, guilt etc.
Sometimes people you use other techniques such as avoidance, isolation or humor to deal with their anger to avoid feeling other emotions. Name three examples of these feelings...
1. Guilt
2. Shame
3. Fear
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Limits and rules we set in a relationship to define what is acceptable, and what is not.
What are boundaries?
When someone has porous boundaries, they overshare personal information, communicate assertively, are overly concerned with the opinions of others, are able to say "no" when needed.
What is False?
People with porous boundaries have difficulty saying "no" to others and tend to communicate passively.
Bonus (100 pts): Discuss how these traits differ for rigid and healthy boundaries.
Provide 5 examples of positive coping skills to manage anger.
Discuss answers.
Provide four examples of positive coping skills.
Discuss examples.
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Identify the four types of communication styles.
1. Aggressive
2. Passive aggressive
3. Assertive
4. Passive
Bonus (100 pts): Provide example for each
Venting anger via punching or screaming into pillows is a desirable coping skill.
What is false. A lot of people who express their anger aggressively simply get better at being aggressive.
The A-B-C-D Model can be applied to Anger management. What do the letters stand for? Provide example of the model in use.
A: Activating event
B: Belief
C: Consequence
D: Dispute
This technique is used to help you live in the current moment. This is a grounding technique that helps with relaxation, and utilizes your senses to bring you back to the moment you are in to avoid thinking about the past and future.
What is Mindfulness?
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