Definitions
An emotion that we experience when someone does something that we do not like. This is an emotion that is very common and powerful. Although it is common, it can be bad if we do not handle it in an appropriate manner.
What is anger?
Not everyone gets angry
What is False? Everyone gets angry. It is ok to get angry. It is important that one handles it in an appropiate manner.
It is ok to express our anger
What is true? This should always be done in an appropiate manner. Discuss ways.
Anger can be positive.
What is true. A moral response to injustice or a rational response to a threat. Should be expressed in an assertive and productive way.
Who is Martin Luther King.
This is a behavior that is intended to cause harm to another person or damage property. This can be verbal abuse, threats or violent acts.
What is aggression.
There are short term payoffs to being aggressive.
True...provide examples.
There are four types of anger cues:
1. Physical cues
2. Emotional cues
3. Behavioral cues
4. Cognitive cues
Provide an example of at least two of them. Additional 200 points will be given if you can provide an example of all four.
1. Physical: rapid heart beat, tightness in chest, feeling hot etc.
2. Emotional: Fear, hurt, guilt etc.
3. Behavioral: pacing, clenching first, staring.
4. Cognitive: Hostile self-talk, images of aggression etc.
One of the most common things one can do when he becomes angry is_____. This gives you time to calm down as you are doing this. Hint: You can go backwards or you can start from the beginning.
Count to ten.
This type of communication style allows others to walk all over you. You do not stand up for what you believe and you are afraid of speaking your mind in fear that it may lead to confrontation.
What is passive communication?
___________ or red flags, may come from your past experiences and can lead to feelings of anxiety, anger, depression etc. It is important to recognize your __________(s) and learn ways to cope with them.
What is a trigger?
Discuss examples...
Anger is fixed, inherited, and cannot be changed.
False. Discussion...
The aggression cycle is often compared to a volcano with a build up, explosive phase and then aftermath. Provide an example of the aftermath.
The aftermath are all of the consequences you have to deal with from the explosive behavior. This could include jail time, injuries, losing a job, shame, guilt etc.
Sometimes people you use other techniques such as avoidance, isolation or humor to deal with their anger to avoid feeling other emotions. Name three examples of these feelings...
1. Guilt
2. Shame
3. Fear
If you are passive aggressive, you will scream and yell at someone to get your way.
False, this is aggressive communication. Passive aggressive communication is more indirect, using sarcasm and deceitful ways to be aggressive but appearing to be passive.
To release your emotions, release your frustrations, release your worries.. This may involve talking to your friends or family members, journaling or speaking with your therapist. Doing this helps a person avoid making inappropriate choices related to anger and release some frustration. Starts with a V!
What is venting?
The conflict resolution model focuses on identifying the problem, identifying feelings associated with the problem, identifying the specific impact of the problem, deciding whether to resolve the problem or let it go, and addressing and resolving the conflict.
What is true.
Provide 5 examples of positive coping skills to manage anger.
Discuss answers.
Provide four examples of positive coping skills.
Discuss examples.
This type of communication style is described as being direct, honest, humble and accepting.
What is assertive communication?
This is a complex set of attitudes and judgements that motivate aggressive behaviors. Whereas anger is an emotion, and aggression is a behaviors, _______ is an attitude that involves disliking others and evaluating them negatively.
What is hostility?
Venting anger via punching or screaming into pillows is a desirable coping skill.
What is false. A lot of people who express their anger aggressively simply get better at being aggressive.
The A-B-C-D Model can be applied to Anger management. What do the letters stand for?
A: Activating event
B: Belief
C: Consequence
D: Dispute
This technique is used to help you live in the current moment. This is a grounding technique that helps with relaxation, and utilizes your senses to bring you back to the moment you are in to avoid thinking about the past and future.
What is Mindfulness?
Identify the four types of communication styles.
1. Aggressive
2. Passive aggressive
3. Assertive
4. Passive