Warning Signs
Clenched jaw, tight fists, and tense shoulders are examples of these.
What are physical warning signs?
A fast heartbeat or clenched fists are examples of these.
What are physical warning signs/physical cues?
Taking slow breaths in and out is called this.
What is deep breathing?
"I feel __ when __" statements are known as these.
What are I statements?
This animal is known as man's best friend.
What is a dog?
Raising your voice, snapping at others, or posturing is a ___ type of sign.
What is a behavioral warning sign?
This part of the body often tightens when anger arises.
What are muscles, jaws, or shoulders?
Stepping away from a situation to cool down is called this.
What is a timeout?
This skill involves fully focusing on and understanding the speaker.
What is active listening?
This ocean is the largest on Earth.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
Thoughts like "They always do this!" are this kind of warning sign.
What are cognitive warning signs?
Wanting to run away, freeze, or defend oneself are signs of this response.
What is the fight or flight response?
Replacing negative thoughts with balanced ones is called this skill.
What is thought replacement/cognitive restructuring/reframing?
This communication style is calm, clear, and respectful.
What is assertive communication?
This fast food chain is famous for the Big Mac.
This body system activates during anger, preparing you to fight or flee.
What is the nervous system?
This is the brain region responsible for emotions like anger. When it is highjacked, we have challenges controlling our emotions.
What is the amygdala?
This relaxation technique involves tightening and releasing muscles.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
This style avoids conflict but often ignores your own needs.
What is passive communication?
This superhero is also known as Bruce Wayne.
Who is Batman?
Noticing warning signs early helps prevent this.
How you can intervene early before anger escalates.
What are recognizing triggers, body signals, and preparing coping skills.
Naming five things you see is part of this grounding technique.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 method?
This technique repeats or paraphrases what someone said to ensure clarity.
What is reflective listening?
This beverage is the most consumed beverage in the world after water.
What is tea?