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Emotion Regulation UNDERSTANDING FEELINGS
ANGER
Synonyms:
Annoyed Destructive Frustrated Grumpy Grouchy Hate Irritated Jealous Rage
What causes me to experience anger?
Getting into trouble
Getting caught being dishonest
Being grounded
Being teased
Getting a bad grade on a test
Getting interrupted when talking
Being treated unfairly or different from my siblings
Where do I feel anger in my body?
Fists
Clenched jaw/teeth
Warm or flush face
Tense muscles
Like crying
Like I’m out of control or going to explode
What I might be thinking?
I’m going to explode! I hate you/this!
This isn’t fair!
What my body is being pulled to do?
What I am doing?
Frowning
Crying
“Raging” Yelling/screaming Hitting
Throwing things
The End-Game: What happens after I feel angry?
Cannot think clearly
Hurt people’s feelings
Wrecked or destroyed property Scare other people
Lose trust
Feel guilty for getting upset
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