Definitions
Definition of Anger
A strong feeling of displeasure mixed with an urge to fight back.
The warning light technique
Imagine you have a warning light in your head. Helps you slow down and think.
Passive-aggressive
Indirect expressions of anger- one may not realize they are showing this anger.
When someone disrespects you using words
Insult
Three Anger rules
expressing, suppressing, and calming
Definition of control
The power to direct, manage, or hold back
Counting to ten technique
Counting to ten when feeling anger
Cold Anger
Self shame and negative thoughts
A widely held opinion having no known source
Rumor
True or False: Anger is always bad
False
Definition of reframing
Changing the way one thinks about a situation
Self-statement technique
Telling yourself you are calm and in control.
Volatile Anger
Violent rage with no warning
Lack of fairness
Injustice
True or False: Getting what you want is usually easier if you keep your anger under control.
True
Definition of self-statements
Statements one tells oneself to stay in control
Reframing technique
Think about the situation do not react on unstable emotions.
Assertive Anger
Uses feelings of frustration for positive change.
Seeking to harm others
Bullying
Examples of Anger
Yelling, fighting, walking away, and breaking things.
Definition of jealousy
Being envious of someone
Breathing technique
Focusing on breathing to help yourself/someone calm down
Verbal Anger
Anger that comes from yelling, sarcasm, and criticism.
not willing to wait for something or someone
Impatience
Physical symptoms of Anger
Tight chest, feeling hot, rise in heartbeat, and tense muscles.