Anger Iceberg
What are 3 emotions you might feel first or along with anger before your distress level gets to the crisis zone?
Embarrassment, disappointment, sadness, worry, anxiety, etc.
What are examples of unhelpful vs. helpful communication?
Unhelpful: Yelling, excessive arguing, ignoring, rude comments, swearing, physical aggression
Helpful: asking for help, calm voice, calm body, clear and direct, using a skill like DEAR
What are cognitive distortions?
Messed up, inaccurate, extreme ANTS!
What are the two states of mind that combine to create Wise Mind?
Emotion Mind and Reasonable/Logic Mind.
Team v. Team question! Closest answer wins.
How many feet are in a mile?
5,280
Why does anger get a "bad reputation"?
Because anger is an unwanted, misunderstood emotion that is often invalidated. Anger makes people uncomfortable and people don't like feeling it!
What is the most helpful, or the "gold standard", of communication? Why?
Assertive Communication - it's the most effective way to get your needs met
Share an example of all-or-nothing thinking!
I never get what I want, no one likes me, I'm bad at everything, etc.
What are 3 things that would be on the Emotion Mind side of the venn diagram?
Feelings, passions, judgements, creativity, ANTs, etc.
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When was the Caesar salad invented?
1924
Explain the difference between primary and secondary emotions.
Group therapist will determine if correct :)
What are the 4 different types of communication styles?
Aggressive, Passive Aggressive, Passive, Assertive
Share an example of focusing on the negative!
School was good but my mom's making a gross dinner so this day is terrible.
What are 3 things that would be on the Resonable Mind/Logic brain side of the venn diagram?
Schedules, rules, expectations, school, logic, facts/evidence
Team v. Team question!
What is considered the most covered song in music history?
"Yesterday" by The Beatles
Anger is considered what type of emotion? What is the name for the other emotions on the bottom of the iceberg?
Anger is a secondary emotion and the other emotions are primary emotions
Give a personal example of when you used unhelpful communication, and how you could have communicated differently.
Group therapists will determine if correct :)
Name a situation in which you might start mind-reading!
Someone is whispering in the hallway, a friend seems annoyed, someone doesn't respond to your text, etc.
Give an example of a Wise Mind statement about having to go to school.
Example: I can feel anxious and still go to school.
Team v. Team Question! Closest answer wins!
How many time zones does France have?
Including its territories, France has 12 time zones!
Explain how understanding Anger Iceberg can positively impact your CBT cycle.
Understanding the Anger Iceberg helps people recognize that anger is often a secondary emotion masking deeper feelings like hurt, fear, or shame. By identifying those underlying emotions, you can challenge more accurate thoughts and choose healthier responses, which interrupts the automatic CBT cycle of reactive anger and unhelpful behavior.
Why is it important to understand communication styles, and why is communication important?
Understanding your communication style helps you express yourself clearly, avoid misunderstandings, and build stronger relationships. It also increases self-awareness, allowing you to change your approach depending on the situation. This leads to more effective communication and getting your needs met!
Which skills are best for managing cognitive distortions?
Clue Snooping, Lemons to Lemonade, Mindfulness!
Explain why using Wise Mind might be hard if your distress rating is really high? What should you do first before using wise mind?
Because if your DR is high your IQ or problem solving abilities have gone down and you can't think as clearly/logically. Use a skill first!
Team v Team question! Closest answer wins.
During his entire lifetime, Vincent Van Gogh sold how many paintings?
He only sold ONE painting.