Communication Blockers
This communication blocker shows other people that we are more interested in what we have to say instead of what they have to say.
What is interrupting?
This style happens when someone steers clear of conflict.
What is avoidance?
These are physical signs that let someone know they are feeling angry.
What are body cues?
This anger style occurs when we do not allow ourselves to express anger openly.
What is stuffing?
This 2003 movie involved a fish that became angry and frustrated with his father and ended up getting caught by a fisherman when he disobeyed him to prove himself to the other kids in his class.
What is Finding Nemo?
There are three ways of ignoring someone; these are two.
What is not paying attention, brushing someone off, and changing the subject.
These are two things that are difficult for us to do if we never become involved in conflict.
What are express our feelings and stand up for what we believe is right?
These are three physical "cues" that someone is angry.
What are red face, balled up fists, heart pounding, gritting teeth, jaw clenched, and biting lip?
These are two reasons that people stuff.
What are fear of hurting/offending someone, being disliked, losing control, feeling like it's not OK to be angry, feeling unable to deal with the feeling of being angry, fear of hurting a relationship, and that we have learned to do it really well?
This character in "Lord of the Rings" became so angry and sad that it ruined his looks and his health, and made him hurt someone he loved.
Who is Gollum?
This communication blocker makes people angry and defensive quickly.
What is accusing?
This is the most aggressive form of conflict there is.
What is confrontation?
These are two things someone could say to himself/herself to keep from getting angry.
What are chill out, it's not worth it, calm down, cool it, take it easy, and I don't need to prove anything?
This style occurs when someone has a very heated, extreme reaction to a situation.
What is escalating?
This actor that starred in "Anger Management" showed us everything that we do not want to do when learning how to manage anger.
Who is Adam Sandler?
This communication blocker occurs when we think someone else has the power to know what we are thinking without telling him/her.
What is expecting someone to read your mind?
These are two possible consequences of confrontation.
What are having other people avoid you and getting into trouble because of fighting so much with other people?
This is one way to reduce anger.
What is counting backwards, counting to 10, deep breathing, and pleasant imagery?
These are three possible results of letting anger escalate.
What are short-term results, physical destruction, hurt relationships, damage to my health, and legal problems?
This is the Avenger that Bruce Banner turns into when he gets angry.
Who is the Hulk?
This is one of the two words that get used a lot with making globalizing remarks.
There are three main traits of someone who is good at solving problems. Name 2.
What are being a good listener, not being afraid to state feelings and opinions respectfully, and being willing to compromise?
This way of handling anger involves figuring out future consequences that could happen from what we are doing right now.
What is thinking ahead?
Managing is the most effective style of handling anger and has various positive results. These are three of them.
What are increasing energy, developing effective communication, strengthening relationships, improving health, and boosting self-esteem?
In "Star Wars", Anakin Skywalker chooses not to learn to control his anger properly and becomes this evil character.
Who is Darth Vader?