Understanding
Anger
Anger
What is an emotional response to perceived threats or frustration?
What is anger?
What is something that causes a strong emotional response like anger?
What is a trigger?
Name a healthy way to cool down when angry.
What is deep breathing, walking away, or counting to 10?
True or False: It's healthy to "let it all out" every time you're angry?
What is False?
(Venting without control can escalate anger; healthy expression involves calm, respectful communication)
True or False: Anger is always a negative emotion?
What is false?
Name one common trigger for anger
What is being disrespected, ignored, or feeling misunderstood?
What is the purpose of using a coping technique like counting to 10 when you feel angry?
What is to give your brain time to pause, cool down, and respond calmly instead of reacting impulsively?
True or False: Some people are just "born angry"?
What is False?
(Anger is a learned behavior, and it can be managed with the right tools and strategies)
What Part of the brain reacts quickly to anger?
What is the amygdala?
Why is it important to recognize the difference between a trigger and your reaction to it?
What is because recognizing the difference helps you pause, take control of your response, and prevent escalation?
How can physical activity help with anger?
What is it releases built-up energy and reduces tensions?
True or False: If you don't express your anger right away, it will build up and explode later?
What is false?
(Healthy expression is important, but reacting impulsively can cause harm. It is beneficial to give yourself time before communicating. Learning to process anger calmly is more effective)
What physical changes happen in the body when you're anger?
What are increased heart rate, blood pressure, and adrenaline?
How can identifying your triggers help manage anger?
What is it helps you prepare and respond instead of react?
How can using positive self-talk help you manage anger in the moment?
What is it helps you challenge negative thoughts, stay in control, and reduce emotional intensity before reacting?
True or False: Ignoring anger will make it go away?
What is false?
(Ignoring anger can cause it to build up over time. It's better to acknowledge it and deal with it constructively)
What are some long-term consequences of unmanaged anger on your mental and physical health?
What are increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, strained relationships, anxiety, and depression?
Why is it important to track your anger triggers over time?
What is because tracking helps you identify recurring patterns and develop strategies to manage or avoid those triggers?
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
What is tensing and relaxing muscle groups to reduce tension?