Emotions Behind Anger
A strong feeling you get when you think someone has hurt you.
What is anger?
This happens when tears come from your eyes.
What is crying?
Recognizing things that upset us is an important step in managing our anger. What do we call things that make us angry?
What are triggers?
What is does the top of the iceberg show?
What is our thinking and emotions above the surface.
What are the three rules to anger?
1. recognize it
2. Reflect on it
3. Respond
This is a response to perceived physical or emotional danger.
What is fear?
You may raise your voice when you feel angry.
What is yelling?
The process of letting off steam by using fitness and healthy activities
What is exercising?
What is under the iceberg?
Our feelings and thought hidden underneath.
Anger is a normal emotion and nothing to be ashamed of. When does it become a problem?
Anger becomes a problem when we respond/react in a way that hurts others, ourselves, or property.
You may feel this way if someone has something that you want or think you should have.
What is jealous/envy?
You may notice changes in your face when angry.
What is feels hot/gets red?
The process of taking a moment to process the problem and find a solution to the problem
What is thinking?
Why is anger sometimes considered "a masked emotion"?
Hint=above the surface
Anger can be displayed outwardly, while other emotions are beneath.
What are three ways that anger affects us?
1. We feel it in our bodies.
2. We have negative thoughts.
3. We make poor choices.
You may feel this way if you did something wrong and feel bad about it.
What is guilt/shame?
You may use clenched hands when angry to.
What is hitting/punching?
The process of inhaling and exhaling to relax and calm down
What is breathing?
Name an emotion that anger can "mask" as?
Any emotions!
Sadness, confusion, disappointed, hurt, or embarrassed.
What are four positive ways to cope with anger?
1. Respond instead of react.
2. Calm your body down.
3. Positive self-talk (thoughts)
4. Share your feelings.
You may feel this way if someone breaks a promise or does not follow through with expectations.
What is disappointed?
You may walk back and forth across the room when you're upset.
What is pacing?
The art of sketching thoughts and feelings on a paper or canvas
What is drawing?
Name five feelings that can influence anger:
Answers may include: frustration, hurt, sad, disappointment, shame, jealousy/envy, embarrassment, fear, worry, anxiety, disgust, etc.
Describe the difference between responding and reacting.
Responding is when we stop and think before acting. Reacting means we do not think and just act on impulse.