Understanding andReducing Anger

Dr. Margarita Gurri, CSP

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Objectives

1. Define anger and describe its triggers.

2. Explain the Anger Episode Model.

3. Recognize 3 anger management skills and apply these to personal situations.

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When is Anger a Problem?

• Frequency

• Intensity

• Duration

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Facts about Anger

• Normal human emotion

• Occurs 2 to 3 times a week

• Arises in response to a mismatch between what we expect and what actually happens

• Sometimes helpful & sometimes harmful

• Is it problematic?

• Frequency, intensity, or duration

• Outcomes

• Negatively impacts relationships

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1. Anger

2. Happiness

3. Sadness

4. Surprise

5. Disgust

6. Fear

7. Contempt

7 Basic Universal Emotions

Dr. David Matsumoto

What Triggers Anger? The Culprit…

Ancient Amygdala:

Caveman Stress ManagementYour Amygdala

1. Survival: no past, no future, just NOW

2. Big emotions

3. REACT! Speeds heart rate & breathing, dilates pupils, blood leaves brain and gut to arms & legs

Anger Episode Model Wrap-Up

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YRRP website: www.yellowribbon.mil/yrrp/handouts.html

Understanding and Reducing Anger

Personal Triggers

Many everyday events provoke anger:

• Frustrations

• Daily hassles and stressors

• Evaluation of situation

• Expectations not met

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Common Anger Triggers Poll

1. Stupid/YRP

2. Unmet expectations3. Messing with your stuff4. Decision-making snafus5. Disrespect

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Objectives

1. Define anger and describe its triggers.

2. Explain the Anger Episode Model.

3. Recognize three anger management skills and apply those skills to personal situations.

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PERSONAL ACTION PLAN

Understanding andReducing Anger

Dr. Margarita Gurri, CSP

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