Triggers
Anger Alphabet
Coping Skills
Categorize My Anger
Self-Talk and Consequences
100

What is a trigger?

Any verbal or non-verbal action that induces an immediate reaction.

100

What are the A, B, Cs of Anger Management?

A-Antecedent

B- Behavior

C- Consequences 

100

What are coping skills?

Skills that are used to help change your way of thinking in a situation.

100

What is the Anger Meter?

A scale used to rate a person's anger, usually from 1-10.

100

Positive or Negative,

I hate this stupid class!

Negative

200

Name 3 triggers.

Any 3 for that person.

200

What does H.A.L.T stand for?

H-Hungry

A-Angry, Anxious, or Annoyed

L- Lonely

T- Tired

200

Name 3 coping skills.

Any three for that person.

200

What is the first stage in the Anger Cycle?

Triggering event occurs.

200

Positive or Negative, 


You can do whatever you put your mind to.

Positive.

300

True or False: places can be a trigger for behaviors

True

300

What does S.T.O.P stand for?

S- Stop and Think

T- Take a Deep Breath.

O- Observe

P- Proceed

300

Explain the proper deep breathing techniques.

4 counts inhale

4 counts hold

4 counts exhale.

300

What is the last stage in the Anger Cycle?

A behavioral response occurs.

300

You imagined yourself punching someone in the mouth before you carried out the action. You then proceeded to punch them. What consequences can occur from this interaction?

get arrested, RTW, get hurt, etc.

400

What is the best method for dealing with triggers?

Avoidance.

400

What does C.A.L.M stand for?

C- Clarify the issue

A- Address the problem

L- Listen to the other person

M- Manage a resolution

400

True or False: Coping skills should be practiced?

True

400

What are body cues?

Physical sensations our bodies give off to warn us of our emotions.

400

True or False: consequences are only negative.

False

500

What is a "canned" statement?

Any non-confrontational statement used to avoid triggering conversation topics.

500

What are STOP, CALM, and HALT used for?

All three are used to assess situations, emotions and conflict resolution.

500

What are alternative behaviors for aggression?

Behaviors that help to avoid aggression but allow a person to cope with the emotion. 

Exercise or talking it out.

500

What is self-evaluation?

Skills used to monitor and manage our own emotions and thoughts.

500

You see Ollie steal a snack from the Sand Dollar and tell the staff. When Ollie finds out you snitched on him, he gets in your face and threatens to beat you up. Tell me the ABCs of this scenario.

A- Ollie steals the snack and you catch him.

B- You report him to the staff.

C- He gets mad and threatens you, but he is RTW.