Understanding and managing our anger

Triggers

100

Define a trigger?

Things in the environment that make you angry

200

What are 5 examples of a trigger?

(Mixed messages, bullying, people lying, people arguing, name calling, people repeating themselves, getting cut off, something getting stolen, failing a test, strict teachers, etc.)

Cues

100

Define a cue?

The physical, emotional, and body sensations one feels when they are angry

200

What are 5 examples of a cue?

(pit in stomach, headache, fists clinching, muscles tightening, red face, shaking, tense shoulders, etc.)

Behaviors

100

Define Behavior?

What you do when you are angry

200

What are 5 examples of a behavior?

(punching a wall, getting into a fight, breaking something, yelling, threatening, throwing something, cussing at someone, etc.)

Coping Mechanisms

100

Define what a coping mechanism is?

Skills and ways of handling anger in a positive and effective manner.

200

What are the three constructive methods we have talked about with coping mechanisms?

Physical outlet

Involve a third party

Relaxation

300

Give me 5 useful coping mechanisms

Did they share 5 useful ones