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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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