Understanding Anger
This is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences.
What is anger?
Tight fists, fast breathing, and a hot face are examples of these.
What are warning signs of anger?
This thinking error says “It’s not my fault.”
What is blaming others?
These are personal limits about space, touch, and respect.
What are boundaries?
This type of statement starts with “I feel…” instead of blaming someone.
What is an I-statement?
This matters more than feeling angry: how you ______ it.
What is handle / control / express it?
These happen in your body before anger explodes.
What are body warning signs?
This thinking error says “It wasn’t a big deal / I only did it once.”
What is minimizing?
When someone says “no” or “I don't want to,” you must do this immediately.
What is stop?
Taking slow breaths to calm your body is called this skill.
What is deep breathing?
When your heart beats faster and muscles tighten, this body system is activating.
What is fight-or-flight response?
Walking away to calm down is called taking a _______.
High-Risk Situation
What is a timeout / taking a break?
This thinking error says “They never do it.”
What is a Universal?
Touching someone without permission breaks these.
What are boundaries?
Talking to a trusted adult or staff member is asking for this.
What is support / help?
When anger builds slowly and is held inside for a long time, it is called this kind of anger.
What is bottled anger / build-up anger?
Thoughts like “This isn’t fair” or “They’re disrespecting me” are examples of these.
What are angry thoughts?
This is a type of selfishness.
What is me, me, me?
This word means someone freely agrees without pressure.
What is consent?
Physical activity like walking or push-ups can release this emotion.
What is anger?
Name two body signals that show anger is building.
What are clenched fists, tight muscles, fast heartbeat, hot face, heavy breathing, etc.?
Name two healthy ways to calm down when angry.
What are deep breathing, walking away, talking to staff, exercise, counting to 10, grounding?
Thinking errors prevent this important part of treatment.
What is accountability / responsibility?
Consent can be taken back at any ______.
What is time?
Name two healthy choices someone can make when they feel very angry.
What are walk away, breathe, talk to staff, use coping skills, exercise, take a break.