Anger Coping Skills
Name one anger coping skill.
What is recognizing anger early/coping skills/taking a break/deep breathing/exercise/ thinking of consequences/visualization.
Who gets angry?
Everyone gets angry.
Give an example of an anger trigger.
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Name one sign of anger.
What is yelling, throwing things, angry words, glaring, fists clenching, face turning red.
What do you call taking time away from the situation that made you mad?
Taking a break or cooling down.
Name one way anger has affected you?
True or False: Everyone has the same anger triggers.
False: anything can be a trigger, but not everyone will react the same way.
When should you recognize signs of anger.
What is as soon as possible.
True or False. Learning about what makes you feel angry can help you get less angry next time
What is True.
True or False. Anger is a problem when it affects others or our own wellbeing.
True.
How soon should you recognize triggers of anger?
What is right away.
Name 3 physical signs of anger.
What is sweating, red in the face, clenched fists, feeling hot, body shaking, heavy breathing.
Why does taking deep breaths help you when you are having strong emotions?
Deep breathing is a practice that enables more air to flow into your body and can help calm your nerves, reducing stress and anxiety. When we breathe fast, it increases anxiety.
Name two things you can do to control your anger?
Use a coping skill, talk to a therapist, remove yourself from the situation that is making you angry, limit interactions with people that make you angry...
True or False. People may not realize something is a trigger.
What is true.
Name three internal (things we can't see) symptoms of anger.
Racing thoughts, upset stomach, black outs, heartbeat increases, nausea, anxiety, etc.
What are 2 positive things you do to chill when you are angry
breathing, relaxing, movies, games, getting a drink, talking it out, taking a break, mindfulness, listening to music etc.
True or false: Holding in anger can cause us to lose sleep.
True!
Name three anger triggers
to each their own
Give an example using 3 anger signs.
Client's choice.