Definitions
I feel ____ when ____ because ____ and I need ____.
What are I Statements?
It is okay to feel angry.
True
A way to calm your body by inhaling more oxygen than normal
What is deep breathing?
Ignore, tell an adult, think of it as their problem, walk away
Anger always comes from another emotion, meaning that anger is a _________ emotion.
Secondary
Harmful substances that alter the brain's functioning and reduce your ability to appropriately deal with problems
Drugs and alcohol
You are not able to control your thoughts and emotions.
False
walking, reading, listening to music are all examples of these
What are coping skills?
Your teacher tells you that you can't go to the bathroom right then.
Deep breathing, accept the situation, prepare better for next time, I statement, perspective take
The process of relaxing your muscles one at a time.
Progressive muscle relaxation
Something that you passionately believe in and hold as important to you
What are values?
If someone is yelling at you, you should yell back to establish dominance.
False.
Thinking of something funny when you are upset or angry to calm yourself down and distract you
Using humor
A kid in your class takes your backpack and hides it under their desk, and laughs when you can't find it.
I statement, tell the teacher, deep breathing, walk away
FREE POINTS
FREE POINTS
Triggering event-->negative thought-->emotional response-->physical symptoms-->behavioral response
What is the cycle of anger?
If someone says something that makes you angry, you have to respond and get the last word.
False
When someone does something that would normally make you angry, but you think "they must be having a really rough day".
What is "thinking of it as their problem?"
Your parents tell you to do your homework, but you just got home and really wanted to play video games.
Deep breathing, I statement, perspective take, accept the situation, positive thinking
The process of figuring out what makes you mad is taking an _____ _________.
anger inventory
a physiological response to stress where you may begin sweating, muscle tension, headaches, feel nauseous, and increased heart rate.
What is fight or flight?
Knowing your personal anger triggers is important, so that you are able to prepare to use a coping skill in a situation that you know typically makes you angry.
True
Changing your negative thought about a situation to a more positive one is using this
What is the thought-feeling connection?
A kid at lunch says he's going to fight you, and tells you to meet him in the bathroom before 5th period.
ignore, tell the teacher, walk away, positive thinking, think of it as their problem, don't fight him, stay with a friend
Picturing something that made you happy; going to your "happy place"
positive imagery