True/False
Not everyone gets angry
FALSE
Everyone gets angry (we are all human) but what matters is how we handle the anger we experience.
This physical behavior often accompanies unhealthy anger.
Violence
How long does anger typically last in the body?
A few minutes
Give 3 examples of how to help with anger?
taking time to yourself
exercising/running/lifting weights
talking about it
walking away from the situation
This tells me how close I am to blowing up
Hot ears, racing heart, sweaty palms, rapid leg movements
The healthiest way to express anger is to talk to a trusted adult or friend about it.
TRUE
What increases your chances of developing heart disease?
Chronic anger
- High blood pressure, heart attack, or stroke
Where in the body do you feel anger?
Chest, head, heart, lungs, hands, etc.
Give an example of an effective coping skill for anger that is NOT healthy. Explain the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping skills for anger.
Smoking, doing drugs, being violent, punching people or objects. It is effective because we feel a result but it may not be healthy
The top 3 things that can cause me to react with anger
If your response to a situation matches the seriousness of the event, your anger can be considered healthy
TRUE
Blowing things out of proportion often leads to increased anger. However, if someone wronged you (stole something, assaulted you, etc.) or if you lost the one thing that matters most to you, and you get angry, that is an appropriate response. BUT IT STILL MATTERS WHAT YOU DO WITH YOUR ANGER!!!
This way of addressing our anger can lead to mental and physical problems within ourselves
Holding it in (repressing, packing down)
What should your first step be when you realize you are getting angry?
Calm the body
What are examples of ways to deal with anger at home?
Go for a walk, get space from others, breathe
What are the ABCs of anger?
A - action (someone or something outside of you)
B - behavior (your response to the action)
C - consequences (positive or negative effect following your behavior)
One minute of anger weakens your immune system for 4-5 hours.
TRUE
- the body can only withstand stress for 20 minutes before physical effects begin.
This way of handling our anger will often lead to screaming, violence, threatening and / or "punishing" (get back) behavior
Anger is a ______ emotion
Secondary
Give an example of a trusted adult
Parent, older sibling, teacher, therapist, coach, pastor, mentor
Describe a situation where you were angry and handled it in a healthy way?
No wrong answers (unless your response to the situation was not healthy)
Unhealthy anger is often triggered by your perception of unfairness (being called out, redirected, being held accountable)
TRUE
What is another negative effect that anger can have on your brain?
Memory loss/lapse (causing you to be forgetful). Headaches (migraines)
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings and emotions. What are these feelings? Name two.
Embarrassment, grief, outrage at injustice, frustration, confusion, overwhelming stress, fear, loneliness, rejection, hurt, sadness, isolation, helplessness, jealousy, depression, anxiety
Asking ourselves this question can help to calm us down
Is it going to matter in 5 hours, 5 days, 5 months, or 5 years from now?
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