Anger Management
What is anger?
A strong emotional response to a perceived provocation, hurt, or threat.
True or False: Relapse happens suddenly with no warning signs.
What is false? (Relapse is a process that happens in stages.)
What is self-esteem?
What is how someone feels about their own worth and value?
What is stress?
What is a physical or mental response to a challenge or threat?
You have one minute to name three things you’re awesome at. GO!
Open answer
What is the difference between immediate strategies and preventive strategies, give and example of both?
Preventive Strategies (Long-Term Preparation)
These reduce the frequency and intensity of anger episodes: Daily Exercise – Helps release stress and tension
Immediate Strategies (In-the-Moment Help)
These help you cool down before anger gets out of control:Take a Break – Walk away or give yourself space to cool off.
What does “HALT” stand for in relapse prevention?
What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
Name one sign of healthy self-esteem.
What is accepting compliments / setting boundaries / taking care of yourself / believing in your abilities?
True or False: All stress is bad for you.
What is false? (Some stress can be motivating — called eustress.)
What superhero power would help you the most in handling anger?
What is invisibility (to walk away), freeze time, or super calm?
What is the difference between internal and external triggers?
What is internal triggers come from inside (thoughts, memories), and external come from outside events?
What are the 3 stages of relapse?
What are emotional, mental, and physical relapse?
What is negative self-talk?
What is the inner voice that criticizes or puts you down?
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique?
What is naming 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste?
How can exercise help manage both stress and anger?
What is it releases endorphins, reduces tension, and channels energy?
What part of the brain is most involved in the anger response?
What is the amygdala?
Why is addressing underlying issues (like trauma or mental health) essential for long-term relapse prevention?
What is because untreated root causes can increase emotional distress, making relapse more likely as a form of self-medication
What’s one way comparing yourself to others can affect your self-esteem?
What is it can make you feel inadequate or like you’re not good enough?
Strong social relationships improve the odds of survival by what percent?
What is 50%
Why is it important to distinguish between urges and actions in relapse prevention?
What is recognizing an urge gives you the power to choose a healthy response?
Identify the 4 types of anger cues?
What are behavioral, emotional, physical and cognitive
What is the “Abstinence Violation Effect” and why is it dangerous in recovery?
What is the belief that one slip means total failure, which can lead to giving up and fully relapsing instead of recommitting to recovery
What is the difference between and growth and fixed mindset?
What is a growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and learning from challenges.
Fixed mindset is the belief that your intelligence, talents, and other qualities are fixed and can't be changed. People with a fixed mindset might give up when faced with challenges, and may view setbacks as personal failings
What are the 3 stages of stress?
What are Alarm Stage,Resistance Stage,Exhaustion Stage
What is cognitive reframing, and how can it help?
What is changing how you think to reduce its emotional impact?