Anger
What is a trigger?
What are warning signs?
Physical or behavioral signs in our bodies communicating how we feel.
What is the purpose of anger management?
To reduce both emotional and physical reactions that anger causes.
What is mindfulness?
Being present in the moment, paying attention to our bodies, thoughts, emotions, and environment with kindness, nonjudgement, and curiosity.
What purpose does anger serve?
Similar to a fight or flight response, anger protects us from danger.
Are warning signs observable by others?
Yes, depends
How do we engage in anger management?
Using skills to regulate and control our anger.
What are some benefits of mindfulness?
What is the best way to process your anger?
Experience the anger within your body, bring awareness to physical symptoms, RAIN (recognize, allow, investigate, nurture)
What is the purpose of warning signs?
List examples of anger management skills.
taking a break, deep breathing, move your body, journaling, grounding exercises, visualization, etc.
List mindfulness techniques
the 5 senses, breathing, body scan, guided meditation, etc.
What is the difference between healthy and harmful anger?
healthy anger helps us stand up for ourselves and protect our boundaries, harmful anger can result in damaging relationships and negatively affects the health and wellbeing of ourselves and others.
List examples of warning signs
body shaking, sweating, yelling or screaming, become aggressive, headaches, sick to stomach, crying, dizziness, etc.
List some common misconceptions about anger management.
punching a pillow, yelling or becoming aggressive will "get out" the anger, people tell the truth when they're angry, if you don't say what you're thinking you'll become angrier, etc.
Why is mindful anger important?
It increases awareness and acceptance of our anger, and provides space for our anger to be heard.