The Anger Cycle
Why should we know what the anger cycle is?
So we can help ourselves calm down and know what to expect.
True! When we change our thoughts, we change our feelings!
If I have a problem that I can't solve myself, what should I do?
Ask an adult/ ask for help!
What helps us calm down when we get upset?
Coping skills!
Name a coping skill!
Up to the judge
Everyone experiences anger the same. True/False
FALSE
When we are thinking logically or clearly, what side of the brain do we not use?
The emotion brain!
I should interrupt people when they are talking to me about a problem if I think they are wrong. True/False
False!
You only need to use coping skills when you are upset. True/False
False! We can use them whenever we want and it is important to practice when we feel good so we can get in the habit of using them.
Name a primary emotion!
Up to the judge.
Is anger a primary or secondary emotion?
Secondary!
What is it called when we change our negative thoughts?
Reframing/ Reffing our thoughts!
My mom can read my mind. True/False
No, no one can read my mind! If something is bothering me it is important to talk about it.
How many times should you use a coping skill if you are upset?
As many times as you need!
Name an anger trigger!
Up to the judge
The Anger Cycle ALWAYS follows the steps in order. True/False
FALSE! We can jump around!
What do I ask myself when I am trying to reframe my thoughts?
What would I say to a friend if this was happening to them?
What is an I statement?
I feel ______ when ________
Emotion. Situation.
We can use ALL coping skills whenever we want. True/False
Extra point to tell me the capitol of a state!
Up to the judge/google!
The Anger Cycle starts:
Triggering event, physical response, behavioral response, emotional response, negative thoughts.
True/False?
FALSE!
Triggering event, negative thoughts, emotional response, physical response, behavioral response.
What are the 3 questions to see if our thoughts are helpful or hurtful to a situation?
Am I thinking clearly?
(Am I using my emotion brain?) Will this action solve my problem right now?
Will this action solve my problem in the future?
Where in the Anger Cycle should we use communication?
After the emotional response but before the behavioral response.
I can only use one coping skill when I am upset. True/False
False! We can use as many as want to in a situation until we feel calmer.
What number am I thinking?