Definitions
______ is an emotion that ranges from irritation to rage? *Key word: EMOTION*
Anger
What is the thought stopping technique used for?
To stop yourself from thinking negative thoughts by use of self-talk.
True or False: Anger is NOT bad.
True - the way you express anger and ways in which you allow it to consume you can be.
How many sessions must you do to complete this group?
12
__ communication is when you believe your thoughts/feelings/beliefs are MORE important and the other persons thoughts/feelings/believes are unimportant.
Aggressive Communication
What is another word for events that lead to anger?
Trigger(s)
What does the letter A and the letter B stand for in the ABCD Model?
Activating Events (triggers)
Beliefs (your perception and what you believe about the situation/interpretation. Your self-talk)
What are the 4 cues for anger?
Physical (your bodily response)
Emotional (how you feel)
Behavioral (what you do)
Cognitive (what you think)
What is the address of this building?
40 Hart Street, New Britain CT
___ communication is when you allow your rights to be violated, do not stand up for your rights, and prioritize the needs/wants/feelings of others without any importance to your own.
Passive Communication
What is another word for warning signs for anger? We learned about 4 of them.
Cue(s)
The Aggression Cycle is made up of 3 phases. What are they?
Build-up (cues and escalation of anger)
Explosion (violence/aggression)
Aftermath (consequences)
Who are the earliest teachers of anger for children? That model responses and behaviors to angry feelings.
Family/Parents.
What is the scale called that we use to measure anger from 1 to 10?
The Anger Meter.
or
The Anger Thermometer.
__ communication is when you stand up for yourself in a way that is respectful of other people. It means both people's thoughts/feelings/beliefs are equally important; even if you disagree.
Assertive Communication
______ is behavior that is intended to cause harm or injury to people or things
Aggression
What are 5 things that can be a part of your Anger Control Plan? (open-ended)
Social Support
Timeouts
Exercise; etc
In 2025, what percentage of people do you think witnessed road rage? (Hint: it is greater than 40%)
96% of people witnessed road rage in the form of: tailgating, honking, aggressive driving, brake-checking, chasing, swerving, cutting off vehicles, violence, and even death.
What are at least 10 healthy/substance-free coping skills you can use for anger?
Walking away. Exercise. Journaling. Deep breathing. Grounding skills. Counting to 10. Thought stopping. Social support. Walking in nature. Thinking of the consequences. etc
People who act in a ___ way tend to believe that others are making unreasonable demands on them, so they ignore the demands or try to mess things up for the person who made the demand. I
Passive Aggressive
Ex. says something is fine but gives the cold shoulder. Does the dishes even though annoyed but is slamming everything.
______ is a set of attitudes and judgments that motivate aggressive behaviors
Hostility
What does the letter C and the letter D stand for in the ABCD Model?
Consequences (checking your emotions/thoughts/reactions. How you feel based on your belief)
Dispute (do I address this situation? Yes or no)
What is the top health issue caused by anger?
Heart Disease - specifically heart attacks and strokes!
It triggers changes in the body and brain that can impair judgment and increase cardiovascular risk.
Other health issues: high blood pressure, sleep problems, and digestive issues/inflammation.
What is your clinician's phone number?
860.224.6393
What is the name of the 5-step model to communicate and solve problems with others?
The _ _ Model
The Conflict Resolution Model
- identify problem, identify feelings, identify impact, decide whether to resolve, address the conflict.