Where does anger come from?
The ABC Model
100
This is passed down through generations or from other family members.
What is my style of dealing with anger
100
This often triggers our initial anger response
What is an activating event (Action)
200
Witnessing or experiencing this as a child can be a risk factor for developing anger management issues.
What is abuse
200
This is what actually causes the consequence
What is a belief
300
Supressing these or being taught that we cannot display these in public can lead to poor anger management
What are emotions or feelings
300
These are two types of beliefs.
What is rational and irrational
400
Someone who tends to misinterpret events as being threatening to themselves, their goals, or their needs are affected by this..
What is low self esteem
400
"Maybe it was an accident. I's not like he has any control over the power failure and my lost work". This statement is an example of
What is a disputing belief
500
We often display anger when we attempt to cover these up
What is a primary emotion
500
"He always messes around with my things" is an example of this type of an irrational belief
What is generalizing or making assumptions
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