Session 1
__________ is a feeling or emotion that ranges from mild irritation to intense fury and rage
What is Anger
Daily Double!
Name the 4 myths about anger
#1 Anger is fixed and cannot be changed
#2 Anger automatically leads to aggression
#3 People must be aggressive to get what they want
#4 Venting Anger is always desireable
Why is Cognitive Behavioral therapy a good intervention for anger?
What is "to learn to reframe negative thoughts" that lead to anger
Name the 3 stages of the Aggressive Cycle
What is build up, explosion and aftermath
A in the ABCD model stands for
Activating event
_________ can be a positive emotion in response to injustice or a rational response to a threat.
What is Anger
The Anger Meter, which you should be using every day, is
A helpful tool to monitor anger based on a scale of 1 (low) to 10 (high)
An Anger control plan is.....
Building up to anger can include the following....
B in the ABCD model stands for
What is Beliefs people have about the activating event
__________ is often confused with anger, but is a behavior intended to cause harm to another person or damage property
What is Aggression
A physical cue to anger is
Types of support for when you're angry are......
self-help groups, professional help, personal relationships, spiritual or religious affiliations, coworkers and community service organizations
C in the ABCD model stands for
What is Emotional Consequences
What is When it is felt too intensely, to frequently and inappropriately
Pacing back and forth, clenching our fists are __________ cues
What are behavioral cues
This is a technique that you can do on your own, anywhere and anytime to calm yourself down....
What is deep breathing
What is getting fired from your job; kicked out of treatment or school; financial costs, loss of family, friends; jail, guilt and shame
D in the ABCD model stands for
What is dispute
Hypertension, heart disease and diminished immune system, as well as death
What are physical effects of anger on the body
What is Emotional
Be specific about the type of support you need; show appreciation; give feedback if the support isn't helpful and find a way to support the other person
Daily Double
Describe the Muscle relaxation to the group
Demonstrate to the group
In this approach you tell yourself a series of commands to stop thoughts that are making you angry
What is Thought Stopping