Family Roles
Who is the scapegoat?
A family member who is often blamed for problems or conflict.
What is assertive communication?
Expressing feelings clearly without blaming or escalating conflict.
What is a trigger?
Something in your environment or interactions that provokes anger.
What is self-soothing or calming techniques?
Breathing deeply, counting, or pausing before responding.
What is self-awareness?
Recognizing patterns in family interactions can help predict triggers.
Who is the peacemaker?
A family member who tries to keep peace and prevent conflict.
What is passive-aggressive communication?
Using sarcasm or joking to hide anger which can increase misunderstanding.
Immediate reactions to triggers without thinking are usually productive. True/False?
False.
Temporarily leaving a conflict is an avoidance strategy that always worsens anger. True/False?
False.
Family patterns can influence the way you act with friends or peers. True/False?
True.
Who is the enforcer?
A family member who enforces rules strictly or controls others.
What is silent treatment?
Not responding to someone’s request or ignoring them to express anger.
What are family-based triggers?
Family criticism, repeated interruptions, or perceived unfairness.
What is seeking support?
Talking to a trusted adult before reacting in anger.
What is reflection or self-analysis?
One thing you can do after a conflict to improve your next response is this process of thinking back on what happened.
What is avoidance behavior?
A pattern where one family member consistently avoids conflict, potentially creating resentment.
What is healthy conflict expression?
Explaining your feelings using “I feel” statements instead of attacking someone.
What is impulsive responding?
Reacting immediately to a family insult or criticism without thinking.
Combining multiple coping strategies in real-life situations strengthens anger management skills. True/False?
True.
What is perspective-taking?
Considering how your behavior affects others can prevent future conflicts.
What is a negative family pattern?
Repeating patterns of behavior in the family that can make anger worse.
Name 2 strategies to repair communication after a conflict has escalated.
Apologizing, Active listening, Using “I” statements, Taking a pause, Acknowledging feelings, Reflecting/clarifying, Finding a solution together, Setting boundaries
How does greater self-awareness help a person respond more calmly or appropriately in challenging situations?
Knowing your feelings and triggers helps you stay calm and choose how to respond.
What is rehearsal or skill-building?
Practicing how to respond to conflict through role-play or reflection.
What is emotional regulation?
Thinking about ways to stay calm and respond respectfully even when frustrated shows this skill.