Stress
Give me an example of social stress
Being discriminated against because of class, race, size, disability, sexual orientation, appearance, language, religion
True or false: Anger cannot lead to depression
False: Anger that’s kept bottled up can affect your thoughts and feelings. You may begin to feel unhappy and lose interest in things you used to enjoy, such as hobbies, work, or friends
What is a triggering event?
An event that triggers a person's anger
Examples: -Having a bad day at work
-Feeling disrespected
How can anger negatively impact friendships?
Less support, loss of friendships, resentment
True or false: A cool thought is a simple reminder to use your relaxation skills
True
Give me an example of environmental stress
Violence in the home or neighborhood, toxins, filth
True or False: Anger can lead to poor decision making
True: Anger can make it hard to think clearly. You may have trouble concentrating or may use poor judgment. This can lead to car crashes, injuries and other problems.
What is a negative thought?
Irrational and negative thoughts occur as a result of a triggering event
Example: " I'm the worst parent ever"
What is a blamer?
Someone who shifts blames to other when angry. “You deliberately did ______ to me.” You are responsible for my pain”. “I can’t have peace of mind until you change.” “You are in control of my well-being”.
True or False: Escape routes are a type of coping thought that identifies alternative solutions to a problem.
False: Those are problem solving thoughts
Give me an example of childhood stress
Abuse, neglect, trauma
True or False: Anger does not lead to self esteem issues
False: If you have trouble managing anger, you may feel bad about yourself. You may feel as if you have little control over what happens.
What is an emotional response?
Negative thoughts that lead to emotions
Example: Feeling shame and guilt due to being the "worst parent ever"
What are should thoughts?
“You should have not have ____ but instead you should have ____.” “This should not be happening”. “I shouldn’t have to feel this pain”.
True or False: Getting accurate thoughts are looking for overgeneralizations and exceptions. You try to remember balancing facts or events that help you see the other person in a less negative light
False: See the whole picture thoughts
Give me an example of physical stress
Poor nutrition, health problems, insomnia, declining abilities, tension, tiredness
What is fight or flight response?
The fight-or-flight response refers to the physiological reaction that occurs when an individual perceives a threat, leading to a rapid and intense response to danger. This response prepares the body to either confront (fight) or flee (flight) from the threat, involving changes such as increased heart rate and heightened alertness. It is a fundamental survival mechanism that helps individuals react quickly to life-threatening situations.
What are physical symptoms of anger?
-Clenched fists, racing heart, sweating
How do you manage your anger?
Facilitator decides
True or False: Self-confidence thoughts remind you that you have the ability to manage your anger in provacative situations. No matter what happens you recognize you have the skills to cope
True
Give me an example of interpersonal stress
Being rejected, disapproved, criticized. Not getting back what you invested into a relationship or getting credit for your work or efforts
True or false: Poorly handled anger can lead to substance abuse
True:
You may use alcohol or other drugs to try to:
• Dull anger and other strong feelings
• Forget about the negative consequences of an angry outburst.
But using alcohol or other drugs won’t solve any problems. And it usually results in more anger and problems.
What is a behavioral response to anger?
-Fighting. yelling, arguing, critizing
What are conditional assumptions?
“If you really loved (respected, cared) about me, you would do what I want.”
True or False: There are 11 types of coping thoughts
False: There are 9