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What are the warning signs of anger?
What are the warning signs of anger?
Heavy breathing, racing heartbeat, clenching, shaking, raised voice, refusal to talk, threatening others
Name three relaxation skills that can help manage anger.
Name three relaxation skills that can help manage anger.
Tensing and relaxing muscles, practicing deep breathing, grounding exercises
What are two distraction skills mentioned in the text for managing anger?
What are two distraction skills mentioned in the text for managing anger?
Engaging in creative hobbies, playing with a pet
How can movement or physical release help manage anger?
How can movement or physical release help manage anger?
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What do thinking skills for managing anger involve?
What do thinking skills for managing anger involve?
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What is the purpose of using an anger thermometer?
What is the purpose of using an anger thermometer?
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What are healthy ways to manage anger?
What are healthy ways to manage anger?
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What is the importance of finding healthy ways to manage anger?
What is the importance of finding healthy ways to manage anger?
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Why is it okay to feel angry?
Why is it okay to feel angry?
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Study Notes
- Anger is a normal emotion that can lead to negative consequences if not managed appropriately.
- Uncontrolled anger can cause harm to health and relationships, making it important to practice anger management skills.
- Warning signs of anger include heavy breathing, racing heartbeat, clenching, shaking, raised voice, refusal to talk, and threatening others.
- Five different types of coping skills can help manage angry emotions: relaxation, distraction, movement, thinking, and communication.
- Relaxation skills include tensing and relaxing muscles, spending time in nature, taking a nap, practicing deep breathing, and grounding exercises.
- Distraction skills involve engaging in creative hobbies, listening to music, watching a movie, or playing with a pet.
- Movement or physical release can help release anger in a productive way through activities like walking, running, swimming, martial arts, and exercises.
- Thinking skills involve noticing negative thoughts and changing them to positive or encouraging ones.
- Communication skills involve expressing feelings using "I" statements and asking for help or talking to a supportive person.
- An anger thermometer can be used to identify anger levels and practice corresponding coping skills to manage emotions.
- Healthy ways to manage anger include practicing relaxation, distraction, movement, thinking, and communication skills.
- It's okay to feel angry but finding healthy ways to manage it is important.
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Test your knowledge of anger management coping skills with this quiz. Learn about the different types of coping skills, such as relaxation, distraction, movement, thinking, and communication, that can help manage angry emotions and avoid negative consequences.