Name 3 physical signs you might be angry.
Increased heart rate, high blood pressure, face is turning red, shaking
What are behavioral signs you might be angry?
Yelling, throwing things, raising voice, aggressive/ defensive body language
What does it mean to take responsibility for your actions?
- Accept what you have done, Being honest, Not placing blame on others
True or False: You always experience all of your cues at the same time when you am angry
False, it is different for everyone
Name two methods to help minimize your anger.
Deep breathing, meditation, coping skills, communication skills, time out and self talk
What are feelings that are often masked by anger?
DEPRESSION, FEAR, SCARED, LONELINESS, ANXIETY, JEALOUSY, HURT, GREED, SHAME, STRESS
Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
Aggression
What are emotional cues?
Other feelings beneath anger, sadness, betrayal, frightened
What body language is used to express negative feelings?
ROLLING EYES, CROSSING ARMS, GLARING, SIGHING, CLENCHING FISTS, TAPPING FEET IMPATIENTLY, POINTING A FINGER, GRITTING THEIR TEETH
A bag, tool box, etc. of strategies to use to deescalate your negative emotions of frustration, rage, annoyance, etc
Anger Coping Skills
Name three examples of aggressive behavior
punch, hit, kick, name-call, throw things, or have a temper tantrum
What is aggressive communication?
A style in which individuals express their feelings and opinions and advocate for their needs in a way that violates the rights of others. Thus, aggressive communicators are verbally and/or physically abusive.
What is rationalization?
EXCUSES OR REASONING GIVE TO MAKE A BEHAVIOR SEEM LOGICAL OR OKAY
Leaving the situation, taking a few deep breaths, thinking intead of reacting.
What is walking away/Time out
When we make bad choices when we are angry, we usually have to face the _____________________.
Consequences
What is assertive communication?
Standing up for yourself in a way that is respectful for other people
What is accountability
Taking responsibility for our actions. Someone else does not have the power to “make” you angry, happy, sad, or irritated. Do not give them that power. Someone may know your buttons and push, but you are the one who chooses to feel and/or act in a certain way.