Definitions
An emotion name that we experience when someone does something that we do not like, threatens us or a group we are a part of, or does something that blocks our goals. This is an emotion that is natural and can be expressed in healthy and unhealthy ways
What is anger?
It is unhealthy to feel anger
What is False? Everyone gets angry. It is ok to get angry. It is important that one handles it in an appropiate manner.
Breathe deeply, from your diaphragm; Picture your breath coming up from your “gut.”
Slowly repeat a calm word or phrase such as “relax,” “take it easy.” Repeat it to yourself while breathing deeply.
imagery; visualize a relaxing experience, from either your memory or your imagination.
What are self soothing or relaxation techniques?
once you practice the techniques, you can see what helps and call upon them in any situation. (there are more, if interested request distress tolerance packet)
If I want to act differently with my anger examples of skills I could use are….
Opposite action be a little nice practice empathy respond vs react deep breathing other examples….
When we are observing and describing our anger. The first thing we ask ourselves is?
What is the prompting event or antecedent? This is also considered to be what happens in the environment such as what someone does that prompts the emotion of anger too get started.
If you do nothing with anger it can increase in intensity.
What is true
There is a possibility for anger to intensify in response to a prompting event if we don’t use our tools. However there is a possibility the prompting event will no longer continue without you having to do anything. An example of this if it's raining the morning of your wedding day and then it stops raining, or you have a roommate you don't like and they leave treatment.
Give 2 examples of tools we can use to stop anger from starting in the first place.
What is identifying and managing stress?
Oher tools include ABC PLEASE Skills
Having unrealistic expectations can lead to anger give an example of how to utilize this tool.
What is checking the facts or utilizing supports of others to see if they would think similar, remember how it's been in the past.
This response helps you to cope with changes or demands in your personal life, in your family or in the workplace. To do so, it activates and coordinates the brain, glands, hormones, immune system, heart, blood and lungs. Provides the tools you need—energy, oxygen, muscle power, fuel, pain resistance, mental acuity—all at a moment's noticel
What is the stress response? Or what is fight or flight?
What are consequences or after effects
The goal of anger management is to get rid of anger
What is false?
Anger is needed for survival. The goal is to have control of your anger so your anger doesn't control you. we learn to decrease the intensity of anger when it arises. We also learn how to experience anger less often. More will be revealed here….
This is how we can change our beliefs and interpretations related to anger. Give an example for bonus points
Cognitive restructuring checking the facts or empathy.
If I want to change the situation so I no longer feel angry? Prevent the prompting event from continuing?
What is problem solving? Extra points if know the steps
The first spark of anger activates the __________________ before you're even aware of it. A roughly almond-shaped mass of gray matter inside each cerebral hemisphere, involved with the experiencing of emotions.
What is the a•myg•da•la ?
Heart rate increases, palms sweaty, adrenaline released.
What are physiological or body changes when experiencing anger?
What actually is happening in our body when we feel the emotion of anger can also be described as a cue.
Expressing rage is necessary to get heard.
What is false?
Rage usually prevents a message from being heard. if you have a valid reason for your anger it is usually overlooked because of your actions. Most people will respond by protecting them selves or attacking back. Listening to what matters to you is unlikely when people act with rage.
When we use express our anger with words effectively we call this
What is assertive communication
Skills include dear man give fast I statements and non violent communication extra points of they know the steps
Two unwanted consequences of acting on your anger include
Various answers
Give two examples of how the body and its systems are impacted by too much anger or stress
Possible examples include
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Heart rateBlood pressure Arterial tension Blood glucose level Blood fatty acid level
IMMUNE SYSTEM When these symptoms become chronic, blood vessels become clogged and damaged. This can lead to stroke and heart attack. Thyroid functionThe number of natural killer cells • The number of virus-infected cells • Incidence of cancer
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Blood flow • Metabolism • Dry mouth Intraocular pressure • Eye sight Migraines • Headaches Bone density
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What is an action urge? or possible unhealthy expressions of anger.
Usually there is an urge to attack and remove the threat that is blocking our goals
The aggression cycle can not be interrupted once it is ignited its like a volcano that needs to erupt.
What is false? all we need to change is self awareness and tools or skills (the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance)
It gets easier with practice.Motivates action communicates to others and gives us important information
What are the functions of anger?
It's there for a reason
This a practice that allows you to let go of anger and be at peace with your self and others that caused harm.
What is forgiveness
Chemical messages are also sent to another brain structure called the "______________" to store your emotional experience into long-term memory. Thus, your brain will alert you to
"danger" in similar future situations
What is hippocampus give other parts of the brain involved in the anger response for extra points