The Anger Cycle
Precursor Trigger Event Reaction Aftermath/Revovery
What are the four components of the anger cycle?
Overt or suppressed hostility, either innate or resulting from continued frustration and directed outward or against oneself.
What is aggression?
A___________ is a visual tool that one can use to monitor their level of anger.
What is an anger meter?
examples: This too shall pass. When this is over, I will feel better about myself if I stay calm. I can only control myself. I’ll stay rational and keep giving information. I can find a way to say what I want without anger. Each of our “needs” are legitimate - we can negotiate. People do what they want, not what I think they should do.
What are coping statements
you blow up whenever you are confronted with an injustice or perceived slight. You slam doors, you yell, you may even scare people a bit.
What is reactive
Often brings pent up frustration and upset to the surface that has built up during the previous (precursor) stage to the surface
What is a trigger event
A strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong.
What is anger
Anger is also known as an ______________ aggression is known as a _______________.
What is Emotion Behavior
Passive Aggressive, Assertive
What are two of the four different anger styles.
you act as if nothing is wrong but you indirectly act out toward the other person
What is passive aggressive
This could be considered the "cooling off" period and usually occurs after the Reaction in the Anger Cycle.
What is recovery phase
What is a type of angry behavior that is indirect and includes things like using sarcasm, spreading rumors about someone, intentionally burning dinner to make the other person upset?
What is passive aggression?
____________ is often a sign that something is wrong and can let you know when you are being hurt physically or emotionally?
What is anger?
I feel, When you, Because, I need
What are the components of an I-statement?
Doesn’t like others knowing personal problems, When frustrated, portrays as having it all together,
Impatient about little things, Reserved about sharing problems, Won’t admit to being angry
what is suppressive style
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Practice Recovery Driving Assertiveness Skills Distract yourself Relaxation exercises Coping statements Cognitive Restructuring
What are three different tools you can use to manage the precursor part of the anger cycle?
When someone holds back their actions. This is needed when we become angry...We should exercise......It begins with a C
What is control
Anger has both ___________ that reinforce your anger and ___________ that often are very negative.
Payoffs Consequences
experiencing low self esteem, problems with relationships, poor decision making
What are some effects of poorly managed anger
When frustrated, expresses it without blaming others, Doesn’t make threatening or intimidating remarks, Is honest about feelings of anger without being forceful or meek, Seeks to resolve conflict mutually, is respectful
What is assertive style?
Anger Management Tools are best used at what part of the anger cycle?
What is reaction?
confident and direct in claiming one's rights or putting forward one's views
What is assertiveness
One common myth about anger is that it automatically leads to____________.
What is aggression?
tense muscles, tight fists, racing heartrate
What are some warning signs of anger?
A situation in which someone has a very short fuse and explodes.
What is explosive anger