ART
What is Internal Triggers? Give an example.
Thoughts, feelings, and perceptions that add to our feelings of anger.
They hate me, this isn’t fair, they are doing this on purpose.
What is External Triggers? Give an example.
Events outside of our control that add to our feelings of anger.
Someone arguing with you, slamming doors or being accused of something.
Listening: what is one step on this skill?
Look at the person
think about what is being said
wait your turn to talk
say what you want to say
Why do we do skill streaming?
Skill streaming is to help with everyday skills in order to help us better use that skill outside of treatment.
What does ART stand for?
Anger Replacement Therapy
What is Cues. What is a cue for you?
Physical warning signs that show we are angry.
What are Anger Reducers?
Activities we do to help lower our feelings of anger.
Expressing your feelings: what is two steps of this skill
Tune in to what is going on in your body
Decide what happened to make you feel that way
Decide what you are feeling
Think about the different ways to express your feeling and pick one
Express your feeling.
There is 10 weeks in skill streaming. How many skills did we go over this 10 weeks?
7
What is the homework for ART and Skill Streaming
ART: Hassle log
Skill Streaming: The skill that week.
What are the three anger reducers we use in ART?
Deep Breathing, Counting Backwards, or Pleasant Imagery.
What are reminders? Give an example.
Short, positive statements we say to ourselves to help overcome anger.
it's not worth it or just walk away.
Dealing with Fear: name three steps in this skill
Decide if you are feeling afraid
Think about what you might be afraid of.
Figure out if the fear is realistic.
Take steps to reduce your fear.
Dealing with Embarrassment: Name three steps in this skill.
Decide if you are feeling embarrassed.
Decide what happened to make you feel embarrassed.
Decide on what will help you feel less embarrassed and do it.
What are the steps in the conflict cycle?
1. Stressful event
2. Staff and youth feelings
3. observable behavior of the youth.
4. Staff, peer, youth reactions.
What is next after reminders? What is it.
Thinking ahead. If/then statements that look at the short term, long term, and social consequences of your actions.
Give an example of self-evaluation
I walked away, but next time I shouldn't swear.
Helping others: Name four steps in this skill
Decide if the other person might need and want your help.
Think of the ways you could be helpful.
Ask the other person if he/she needs and wants your help.
Help the other person.
How many skills are there in skill streaming?
50
What is the conflict cycle?
Ways we create conflict in our lives.
this happens due to our own behaviors.
What is self evalulation
Reflection of how we handled our angry situation.
What is the last part of the anger replacement cycle.
Self evaluation
Responding to failure: Name five steps in this skill.
Decide if you have failed at something.
Think about why you failed.
Think about what you could do to keep from failing another time.
Decide if you want to try again.
Try again using your new idea.
Concentrating on a task: Name five steps in this skill
Decide on a time to work on this task.
Gather the materials you need.
Decide on a place to work.
Decide if you are ready to concentrate.
Double Points: What is the complete Anger Cycle.
internal/external triggers, cues, anger reducers, reminders, thinking ahead and self-evaluation.