Getting to Know Anger
True or false: Anger and aggression are the same.
False.
Aggression is behavior and anger is the emotional state. Aggression is intended to cause harm to another person or damage property.
True or false: Everyone that gets angry become violent.
False.
Violence is a form of aggression.
What is a positive choice you have made since joining the group?
Time management, thinking before acting, etc.
Is anger bad?
Not always. It is natural and can be presented in different ways.
What are ways our bodies handle anger?
Some examples are heart rate increases, pupils are dilated, sweat, etc.
What are some coping skills?
Deep breathing, journaling, listening to music, etc.
What is anger?
It's an emotional state that can be anywhere from irritability to rage.
What are some feelings that can cause anger?
Is anger a choice?
Not always, but how we react is. Anger is a natural feeling that cannot always be avoided.
What is an anger trigger?
Anything that provokes an individual, this can be different for each person. Some examples are being late, getting yelled at, or hurt feelings.
What are "hot buttons"?
They are anger triggers. Things that cause people to become angry.
True or false: Learning the anger signs early can help you change the situation before you get too angry.
True.
True or false: Anger is all in the mind.
False.
Anger is a feeling like any other. It causes a physical impact to each individual. Our blood pressure increases, heart rate spikes, and we clench our jaws.
Is anger a primary or secondary feeling?
Name two benefits for exercising for anger management.
Releases chemicals from the brain that promote relaxation.
Distracts you from anger.
Releases muscles tension from the body in a healthy way.