Anger Management Skills
Name one anger management skill.
Talk through feelings
Take a break
Deep breathing
Exercise
Thinking of consequences
Visualization (Imagine something relaxing)
What is Anger?
A feeling or emotion that ranges from mild Irritation to intense fury and rage
True of False: The way you express anger cannot be changed
False. Behaviors are learned and you can learn to calm down more quickly with practice. But facial expressions and our nervous systems response when we become angry are inherited.
Give an example of an anger trigger.
Common ones include being insulted, having personal space violated, being ignored, being lied to, etc.
Name one warning sign of anger.
Common examples are yelling, throwing things, angry words, glaring, fists clenching, face turning red.
True
What is aggression?
A behavior that is intended to cause harm or injury to another person or damage to property.
True or False. Venting anger is always desirable.
False. Venting anger in an aggressive manner reinforces aggressive behavior.
What is a trigger?
Something that creates an emotional or behavioral response.
True or False: All signs of anger are physical.
False. Some are emotional and some are behavioral.
True or False. Learning the signs of anger early can help you change the situation before you get too angry.
True.
What is Hostility?
Set of attitudes and judgments that motivated aggressive behaviors.
True or False: Anger does not have any secondary emotions.
False: Anger may also appear when we are disappointed, sad, tired, and many other emotions.
How soon should you recognize triggers of anger?
As early as possible. This give us the best chance of using a coping skill.
Name 3 physical signs of anger.
Sweating, feeling sick, feeling hot, body shaking, or breathing heavily.
What are common causes of anger
Stress, frustration, fear, annoyance, dissapointment, resentment
What are coping skills?
Strategies that help people deal with difficult situations and mental health challenges.
True of False: Anger automatically leads to aggression.
True or False. People may not realize something is a trigger.
true.
Name 3 non-physical signs of anger.
Getting quiet, shouting, easily annoyed, not being able to think straight, try bothering others, threatening others, wanting to cry
What are some benefits of anger
Reach goals (motivation), communicate, solve problems, protect yourself
What are some consequences of anger?
Hurting others or yourself, getting arrested, problems at work, relationship issues, physical and mental health issues
True of False. You must be aggressive to get what you want.
False. Assertiveness is to express feelings of anger in a way that is respectful of other people.
Give an example of three anger triggers.
Receiving unfair treatment, being yelled at, being stuck in traffic, conflicts at work or home, not getting credit for your work, jealousy, being lied to, etc
Name two types of anger signs.
Behavioral and emotional.