Understanding Anger
What are some physical signs of anger?
• The pupils oft h e eyes open up (dilate) to let in more light.
•The heart pumps more blood to the brain.
• Breathing becomes faster and harder.
• The amount of blood sugar increases to provide more
energy.
• Digestion slows down.
• The skin begins to perspire to flush out waste products
and to keep the person cool.
Describe or give an example of Sarcasm
Your own answer relating to the expression.
"If that’s the best you can do, please don't help me!"
"I guess you're happy now."
"Boy, you sure did a great job!"
What is 1 example of your personal basic rights?
Express your own needs
What does this secret message say? Tha twasn treall ys oh ardaf terall
That wasn't really hard after all.
What does it mean to “Stuff” anger?
Your Best Understanding (to hide or repress your anger)
Describe or give an example of projecting guilt.
Your own answer relating to the expression.
"You just didn't try hard enough."
"I knew I shouldn't have counted on you."
"If you only tried harder."
What can being assertive do for you?
Protect you from certain stressors that could hurt you and your recovery
Where does a snowman keep his money?
In a snow bank
What does it mean to “Delay” anger?
Your Best Understanding (to ignore the anger in hopes of it going away)
Describe or give an example of blaming and attacking.
Your own answer relating to the expression.
"It's your own fault."
"You mess everything up around here."
"You are just too stupid to get it right."
By being assertive, what can you accomplish?
Making a point without being offensive, manipulative, or hurtful
Why did the kid cross the playground?
To get to the other slide
What is “Shifting” anger?
Your Best Understanding (to direct your anger to someone or something less threatening)
Give an example or description of exaggerations.
Your own answer relating to the expression.
"You always mess up our plans."
"You never think of my feelings, just your own."
"You're always late. You take forever topick me up."
What 2 main parts do "I" statements consist of?
1) stating how you feel about (2) a specific incident
Why did the cat hate eating lemons?
They made him a sour puss
What does it mean to dilute anger?
To immediately try to weaken the anger and pretend that it doesn't exist
What are some negative ways of expressing anger?
Yelling, screaming, and using abusive language, withdrawal and pouting, using “you” statements, physical violence, etc
Consider this statement: "You make me furious when you act irresponsible", what is wrong with saying that to someone?
Hint: There are 2 answers
1) No one makes another person feel emotions. People have certain feelings because of their beliefs about a situation
2) Because it uses the word "you" the statement becomes an accusation and it puts the listener on defense
I am an odd number, but if you take away just a single letter, I become even. Can you guess my number?
Seven