Anger Management
What is anger?
A normal emotion that can range from irritation to intense rage.
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
What is codependency?
Excessive emotional or psychological reliance on another person, often unhealthy.
What is a cognitive distortion?
An unhealthy or irrational way of thinking that affects emotions and behaviors.
What does accountability mean in recovery?
Taking responsibility for actions, choices, and recovery efforts.
What is one healthy way to manage anger?
Deep breathing, walking away, journaling, talking to support, exercise, etc.
Name one symptom of PTSD.
Flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance, anxiety, emotional numbness.
What is one sign of codependency?
People-pleasing, fear of abandonment, poor boundaries, controlling behaviors.
What is “all-or-nothing thinking”?
Seeing things as all good or all bad with no middle ground.
hy is honesty important for accountability?
Recovery requires honesty to identify problems and make real change.
What does it mean to “pause before reacting”?
Taking time to think before responding instead of reacting impulsively.
What is a trauma trigger?
A reminder of past trauma that causes emotional or physical distress.
What does people-pleasing mean in codependency?
Ignoring your own needs to keep others happy or avoid conflict.
What is catastrophizing?
Expecting the worst possible outcome even when it is unlikely.
What is one example of taking accountability after relapse?
Admitting it, asking for help, returning to treatment, making a new plan.
What physical sign may show anger is building?
Increased heart rate, clenched fists, muscle tension, sweating, raised voice.
Why do people sometimes use substances after trauma?
To numb emotions, avoid pain, or cope with overwhelming memories.
What does enabling mean?
Helping someone continue unhealthy behaviors instead of supporting change.
What is negative self-talk?
Harsh, critical thoughts about yourself that lower self-worth.
Why do excuses hurt recovery?
They prevent growth and avoid responsibility for change.
Why is unresolved anger dangerous in recovery?
It can increase stress, trigger cravings, and lead to relapse.
What is grounding?
A coping skill used to bring someone back to the present moment during distress.
Why is self-worth important in overcoming codependency?
Because healthy recovery requires valuing yourself and not depending on others for validation.
Why is challenging cognitive distortions important in recovery?
It helps improve emotional regulation, reduce relapse triggers, and build healthier thinking patterns.
What is the difference between guilt and accountability?
Guilt is feeling bad; accountability is taking action to make change.