Anger Facts
A strongly felt emotion in response to feeling like one of our core values has been disregarded.
Anger!
Not everyone gets angry
False, Anger is a NORMAL emotion!
It is ____ to express our anger
Okay/normal/healthy
A ______ skill can help you cool down.
Coping!
True or False. Our feelings are important because they help us deal with situations we encounter daily.
True!
It's wrong to express anger, True or False?
False!
If you are always angry, people may not want to be around you.
True! Why?
These statements help you communicate your anger in an effective manner.
"I" Statements, What are they?
This coping skill involves distracting yourself when you're feeling angry. Hint: 54321.
Grounding!
If someone hurts my feelings or does something to make me upset, I should.....
Talk to them about how I feel!
When someone holds back their actions. This is needed when we become angry...We should exercise......It begins with a C!
Control
It is possible to control anger
True!
This CBT technique encourages helpful thinking instead of unhelpful thinking. (Clue: three)
The three C's! What are they?
This coping skill involves expressing how you feel to a trusted person.
What is talking to a friend/professional.
How does anger feel in your body? (body sensations)
Flushed face, shaky, increased heart rate, nausea, etc.
This is something that a person has when he/she has a fit of temper. Babies are known for having these. It is unacceptable for kids who are not babies to react to their anger with these. These are called ?
What is a temper tantrum!
The only way to get people to listen to me is to scream or act in an inappropriate manner. If I don't do this, people won't listen.
False! What are better ways?
Sometimes you need time to think when you're feeling angry. How can you do this?
What is walk away or take time apart
Thinking of the __________ of your actions when you're feeling angry may help you make a different choice.
Consequences
"Stuffing" your anger can : a. triple your threat of a heart attack b. double your threat of a heart attack c. Has no affect on your heart
Triple your threat of a heart attack!
To feel defeated. If a person is experiencing this, they may feel like they want to give up. This is because he/she has become______. Often times this leads to anger (Starts with an F!)
Frustrated!
Anger is only a problem when it’s openly expressed.
False!
The plan can help you deal with your anger.
Your WRAP plan!
How does CBT help you when you're feeling angry?
It helps you change the way you think and feel, in order to change your actions.
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings and emotions. What are these feelings? Name two.
Sadness, disappointment, embarrassment, etc.