Session 2
What is an Invitation?
An invitation to anger is when something sparks an emotional reaction in you, leading to anger.
What is an early warning sign of anger?
Physical, mental, or emotional changes that indicate anger increasing.
What is negative self-talk?
Critical and judgmental things we say to ourselves that can make our anger worse.
What is an Attention Getter?
a word or phrase that gets your attention and can refocus the invitation
Give an example of an, "I" statement
I feel --
when --
because --
I wish --
True or False
All invitations to anger are intentional
False, invitations can be unintentional when there is a misunderstanding or an accident.
Name two physical signs that you are getting angry
clenched fist, sweating, shaking, feeling hot, seeing spots, increased heart rate, shallow breathing, etc.
What is one way to challenge negative self-talk?
To look at your situation from another perspective and give yourself balanced more positive thoughts.
What is an Affirmation?
Statements that are always positive and true about you.
Give an example of a Non-Verbal invitation
Eye Rolling, door slamming, ignoring, a dirty look, breaking things, hand gestures.
What does Empathy mean?
Understanding and sharing another person's feelings and perspective
What does the ABC's of anger stand for?
Action (invitation), Belief, and Consequence (behaviour)
What is an unhook?
Putting the situation into perspective with a couple words that remind us of the big picture.
Give an example of taking space
breathing, meditating, walking, leaving the room, removing yourself physically or mentally
What is one way an unintentional invitation might happen?
Miscommunication, accidents, misunderstandings, not knowing.
How does Empathy help when you are feeling angry?
It helps you see the situation from the other person’s perspective, which can help reduce anger and improve communication
True or False:
The Awareness Anger cycle helps you recognize patterns in how you experience anger.
True!
It helps you identify triggers, warning signs, and reactions to help you break the cycle.
Why is good communication important when dealing with anger?
It helps express feelings clearly, reduces misunderstandings, and prevents conflicts from escalating.
Give an example of an indirect expression
talking to a friend, counsellor, or parent
Name a part of the naive anger cycle
Sailing along, something happens, anger, consequences, resolution.
True or False:
Everyone has the same early warning signs of anger
False!
Everyone experiences and expresses anger differently.
How can the way you think about a situation affect how angry you feel?
Your thoughts affect your emotions, negative thinking increases anger.
What is the name of the Anchoring technique we learned for breathing
4-7-8 Breath Exercise
Give an example of a soft expression
journal writing, listening to music, writing poetry, etc