Anger
A feeling of annoyance or hostility
Anger
The first step of the RSMM
Identifying the situation
The bodies reaction to demands or threats
Stress
What does everyone go through when entering the courthouse?
Security
How should we dress to go to court?
With appropriate clothing like suits or dress attire.
When the person is being sarcastic, trying to mask their anger
Passive-aggressive
The second step of the RSMM
Initial irrational belief
Situations with the potential to cause stress
Stressors
How can we check our next court date if we forget
Call the court clerk
Call our lawyer
Go on court website
How should we behave when we are inside the courtroom?
Polite, arrive early, make sure to keep conversations to a minimum.
When the person is directly confronting the problem through physical fights or verbal shouting
Aggressive
The third step of the RSMM
Corrected rational belief
Stress that builds up over time
Chronic stress
What is the judges private quarter's called
Judge's chamber
If the defendant is being disrespectful towards the judge or the court they may be held
In contempt of court.
When the person remains calm and attempts to find a solution to the problem
Assertive behavior
I am stuck in traffic this would be considered which step of the RSMM
The situation/ 1st step
The 4 causes of stress are
Obstruction, demands, deadlines, and changes
Most courthouses will have a public location where people can go research about laws, this is called
Law library
What items can we bring to the courtroom
- paperwork related to the case
-Notebook
-pens
-reading material
-support
Anger that is kept under, this works for a little but but will eventually burst like a volcano
I ran out of milk but I can go buy some more, what step is this describing
The 3rd step/ corrected rational belief
How do we know when anger is a problem
Outbursts, out of control behavior, fights
Nice clothes, proper clothes, dress clothes
What items can we not bring to the courtroom?
- food
-gum
-recording devices
- weapons
-children (if possible)