Anger Management Sample
Anger Management Sample
Sample
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface ..............................................................................................................................................3 What is Courseware? ................................................................................................................................ 3 How Do I Customize My Course? .............................................................................................................. 3 Materials Required ................................................................................................................................... 4 Maximizing Your Training Power.............................................................................................................. 5 Icebreakers ........................................................................................................................................6 Icebreaker: Friends Indeed........................................................................................................................ 7 Training Manual Sample.....................................................................................................................8 Sample Module: Gaining Control .............................................................................................................. 9 Instructor Guide Sample................................................................................................................... 14 Sample Module: Gaining Control ............................................................................................................ 15 Activities ......................................................................................................................................... 24 Quick Reference Sheets.................................................................................................................... 26 Certificate of Completion ................................................................................................................. 28 HTML Material ................................................................................................................................. 30 PowerPoint Sample.......................................................................................................................... 36
Preface
What is Courseware?
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Materials Required
All of our courses use flip chart paper and markers extensively. (If you prefer, you can use a whiteboard or chalkboard instead.) We recommend that each participant have a copy of the Training Manual, and that you review each module before training to ensure you have any special materials required. Worksheets and handouts are included within a separate activities folder and can be reproduced and used where indicated. If you would like to save paper, these worksheets are easily transferrable to a flip chart paper format, instead of having individual worksheets.
We recommend these additional materials for all workshops: Laptop with projector, for PowerPoint slides Quick Reference Sheets for students to take home Timer or watch (separate from your laptop) Masking tape Blank paper
Make it fun and interactive. Most people do not enjoy sitting and listening to someone else talk for hours at a time. Make use of the tips in this book and your own experience to keep your participants engaged. Mix up the activities to include individual work, small group work, large group discussions, and mini-lectures. Make it relevant. Participants are much more receptive to learning if they understand why they are learning it and how they can apply it in their daily lives. Most importantly, they want to know how it will benefit them and make their lives easier. Take every opportunity to tie what you are teaching back to real life. Keep an open mind. Many trainers find that they learn something each time they teach a workshop. If you go into a training session with that attitude, you will find that there can be an amazing two-way flow of information between the trainer and trainees. Enjoy it, learn from it, and make the most of it in your workshops.
Icebreakers
Each course is provided with a wide range of interactive Icebreakers. The trainer can utilize an Icebreaker to help facilitate the beginning of the course, as it helps break the ice with the participants. If the participants are new to each other, an icebreaker is a great way to introduce everyone to each other. If the participants all know each other it can still help loosen up the room and begin the training session on positive note. Below you will see one of the icebreakers that can be utilized from the Icebreakers folder.
Preparation Have participants fill out their name card. Then, ask participants to stand in a circle, shoulder to shoulder. They should place their name card at their feet. Then they can take a step back. You as the facilitator should take the place in the center of the circle. Activity Explain that there is one less place than people in the group, as you are in the middle and will be participating. You will call out a statement that applies to you, and anyone to whom that statement applies must find another place in the circle. Examples: Friends who have cats at home Friends who are wearing blue Friends who dont like ice cream
The odd person out must stand in the center and make a statement. The rules: You cannot move immediately to your left or right, or back to your place. Lets be adults: no kicking, punching, body-checking, etc.
Play a few rounds until everyone has had a chance to move around.
People who fly into a rage always make a bad landing. Will Rogers
Sample Module: Gaining Control
Anger is instinctual, yes. It is an emotion that comes unbidden and we often dont have a choice whether we would be angry or not. What we can do however, is take control of our anger when it comes. In this module, we will discuss ways to gain control over our anger. Specifically we will discuss recognizing warning signs, coping thoughts, relaxation techniques and ways to blow off steam.
A Word of Warning
The first step in gaining control of anger is to recognize its warning signs. You have to be aware of symptoms that your anger is about to build up, so that you can catch yourself early and make the necessary intervention. This process involves taking yourself from the moment and observing your own reactions from a third person point of view. Warning signs of anger exists in a range. Some are very obvious; others very subtle. They differ from person to person. Signs of anger can be physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral. Emotional signs of anger include: sadness irritability guilt resentment feeling like you need to hurt someone needing to be alone needing to isolate ones self numbness Behavioral signs of anger include: clenching of fist pounding of fist on any surface pacing raising ones voice any act of aggression/ passive-aggression Physical signs of anger include: rapid heart rate difficulty breathing headache stomachache sweating feeling hot in the face and neck shaking Mental signs of anger include: difficulty concentrating obsessing on the situation thinking vengeful thoughts cynicism
If the place would allow it, screaming can help release the tensions and frustrations that come with anger. Think of the thing that angers you the most, build momentum, and let it out in one big shout. You may also scream out the words you wish you could say if the venue is appropriate; the louder the scream, the better. 2. Physical Activity Many people find exercise, sports, dancing and even just pacing about, as effective ways to vent anger. This makes sense; if the fight and flight response gears a person for physical action, then physical action might indeed be the best way to deal with the anger. Physical activity is also believed to release endorphins, our natural mood regulators. 3. Pillow Punching The need to fight back may be channeled through punching pillows. Pillows provide a safe way to release tensions; its safe not just for the object of the anger but also for ones self. Related techniques include wringing out towels and breaking old plates. 4. Writing If physical activities are not your thing, you can blow off steam by expressing your thoughts and feelings in writing. You can write in an unstructured way, simply putting on paper the first thing that comes to your mind. You can also be more creative about it, and channel your anger through poetry or song. 5. Singing Heres a new one: vent your anger by going to your nearest videoke or karaoke bar. Many people find singing therapeutic, especially if the song lyrics and melody matches ones mood.
People who fly into a rage always make a bad landing. Will Rogers
Sample Module: Gaining Control
Anger is instinctual, yes. It is an emotion that comes unbidden and we often dont have a choice whether we would be angry or not. What we can do however, is take control of our anger when it comes. In this module, we will discuss ways to gain control over our anger. Specifically we will discuss recognizing warning signs, coping thoughts, relaxation techniques and ways to blow off steam.
A Word of Warning
Estimated Time 10 minutes To present common warning signs of anger. Topic Objective To explain why reading warning signs of anger is important in anger management. The first step in gaining control of anger is to recognize its warning signs. You have to be aware of symptoms that your anger is about to build up, so that you can catch yourself early and make the necessary intervention. Signs of anger can be physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral. Materials Required Flip chart paper and marker Being able to successfully read warning signs of anger involves the skill of being self-aware (also called being in a meta-position). This means that you are capable of observing yourself from a third person point of view. This position does not come naturally to people and may require practice and conscious effort to develop. Recommended Activity To help the participants understand the meta-position, you can engage them in a short awareness exercise. Just ask them to sit down, relax, and close their eyes for 5 minutes. During these five minutes, ask the participants to note what is going on in their body, mind, and emotions. Ask the group what the experience was like afterwards. Reading your anger signs is not easy, especially if you are not trained to watch out for them. Also, the more a person practices anger repression, the more difficult it is to recognize its warning signs. For example, some people just experience anger as general irritability, numbness, depression, or healthrelated symptoms like headache and back pain. You can ask the group to refer to their pre-assignment review answers for their personal signs of anger. Why is it important to be able to read warning signs of anger?
Topic Summary
Stories to Share
The first step in gaining control of anger is to recognize its warning signs. You have to be aware of symptoms that your anger is about to build up, so that you can catch yourself early and make the necessary intervention. This process involves taking yourself from the moment and observing your own reactions from a third person point of view. Warning signs of anger exists in a range. Some are very obvious; others very subtle. They differ from person to person. Signs of anger can be physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral. Emotional signs of anger include: sadness irritability guilt resentment feeling like you need to hurt someone needing to be alone needing to isolate ones self numbness Behavioral signs of anger include: clenching of fist pounding of fist on any surface pacing raising ones voice any act of aggression/ passive-aggression Physical signs of anger include: rapid heart rate difficulty breathing headache stomachache sweating feeling hot in the face and neck shaking Mental signs of anger include: difficulty concentrating obsessing on the situation thinking vengeful thoughts cynicism
Flip chart paper and marker Worksheet Two: Using Coping Thoughts Print out Worksheet Two for everyone. Ask the group to accomplish Worksheet Two. In this worksheet, the group will be asked to think of three personal triggers of anger, and their unhelpful ways of thinking in that situation. After listing triggers and unhelpful thoughts, the participants would be asked to create alternative coping thoughts. Saying coping thoughts out loud is also helpful in managing anger. Encourage the group to share personal coping thoughts that they have found effective in the past. You may also share a personal example. Give one example of a coping thought to manage anger.
Recommended Activity
Once you realize that you are angry, or that youre about to get angry, you can start calming yourself mentally. The following are just a few mental scripts you can use to keep your anger under control. Calm down first, and think this through. This may not be as bad as it seems. This is just one incident --- it doesnt define my life. I am capable of managing this situation. Its alright to be upset. / I have the right to be upset in this situation. / I am angry. What needs to be done immediately? (Damage control/ solution-focused mode). Bad things/ Mistakes do happen/ Nothings says that things will go right all the time. There is no need to feel threatened here. I have no control over other people and their feelings. But I have control over myself. I have managed anger successfully before and I will again.
Flip chart paper Markers Ask the group what the word relax means for them. Solicit what the feeling of being relaxed is like. From their answers, brainstorm ways on how to get to that relaxed feeling. You may also model/ practice a relaxation technique. Breathing exercises and guided imagery are examples of relaxation techniques you can do in a short time. Solicit from the group relaxation techniques that they have found effective in the past. You may also share a personal example. Give an example of a relaxation technique.
Recommended Activity
Another way to help you control your anger is to intentionally induce yourself to a state of calm. This can help especially in addressing the physical symptoms of anger. Relaxation techniques that you can do include: 1. Breathing Exercises Deliberately controlling your breathing can help a person calm down. Ways to do this include: breathing through ones nose and exhaling through ones mouth, breathing from ones diagram, and breathing rhythmically. 2. Meditation Meditation is a way of exercising mental discipline. Most meditation techniques involve increasing self-awareness, monitoring thoughts, and focusing. Meditation techniques include prayer, the repetition of a mantra, and relaxing movement or postures. 3. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) PMR is a technique of stress management that involves mentally inducing your muscles to tense and relax. PMR usually focuses on areas of the body where tension is commonly felt, such as the head, shoulders, and chest area. Its a way to exercise the power of the mind over the body. 4. Visualization Visualization is the use of mental imagery to induce relaxation. Some visualization exercise involves picturing a place of serenity and comfort, such as a beach or a garden. Other visualization exercises involve imagining the release of anger in a metaphorical form. An example of this latter kind of visualization is imagining ones anger as a ball to be released to space. 5. Music Some people find listening to music as very relaxing. The kind of music thats calming differs from person to person; traditional relaxation music includes classical pieces, acoustic sounds, and even ambient noises. 6. Art and Crafts There are people who find working with their hands as a good way to relax. This is especially true for people who feel their tensions in their hands. Drawing pictures, paper construction and sculpting are just some of the ways to de-stress when faced with an anger trigger. Arts and crafts are helpful because it keeps a person from obsessing on the anger while he or she is still in the recovery phase of the anger cycle.
Flip chart Materials Required Markers Materials you need to demonstrate the technique you want to model/ simulate Planning Checklist Prepare the materials that you would need for the venting technique that you picked for the activity. For example, bring a pillow if you chose punching pillows. Get the group to sample some of the ways of blowing off steam, preferably by modeling them first. The ones that would work best in a workshop setting include pillow punching and screaming. Solicit from the group techniques in blowing off steam that they have found effective in the past. You may also share your own if you like. Give one example of ways to blow off steam.
Recommended Activity
Another way of controlling your anger is by getting the anger energy out--blowing off steam. These techniques are especially helpful when you are in the crisis phase of the anger cycle. The following are some constructive ways of blowing off steam:
1. Screaming
If the place would allow it, screaming can help release the tensions and frustrations that come with anger. Think of the thing that angers you the most, build momentum, and let it out in one big shout. You may also scream out the words you wish you could say if the venue is appropriate; the louder the scream, the better. 2. Physical Activity Many people find exercise, sports, dancing and even just pacing about, as effective ways to vent anger. This makes sense; if the fight and flight response gears a person for physical action, then physical action might indeed be the best way to deal with the anger. Physical activity is also believed to release endorphins, our natural mood regulators. 3. Pillow Punching The need to fight back may be channeled through punching pillows. Pillows provide a safe way to release tensions; its safe not just for the object of the anger but also for ones self. Related techniques include wringing out towels and breaking old plates. 4. Writing If physical activities are not your thing, you can blow off steam by expressing your thoughts and feelings in writing. You can write in an unstructured way, simply putting on paper the first thing that comes to your mind. You can also be more creative about it, and channel your anger through poetry or song. 5. Singing Heres a new one: vent your anger by going to your nearest videoke or karaoke bar. Many people find singing therapeutic, especially if the song lyrics and melody matches ones mood.
Activities
During the facilitation of a lesson Worksheet or Handout may be utilized to help present the material. If a lesson calls for a Worksheet or Handout it will be listed in the Lesson Plan box under Materials Required. The trainer can then utilize the Activities folder for the corresponding material and then provide it to the participants. They are all on separate Word documents, and are easily edited and customized. Below you will see the Worksheets or Handouts that are utilized during the training of the above lesson. They are located in the Activities folder and can be easily printed and edited for the participants.
Anger Management
Using Coping Thoughts
Calm down first, and think this through. This may not be as bad as it seems. This is just one incident --- it doesnt define my life. I am capable of managing this situation. Its alright to be upset. / I have the right to be upset in this situation. / I am angry. What needs to be done immediately? (Damage control/ solution-focused mode). Bad things/ Mistakes do happen/ Nothings says that things will go right all the time. There is no need to feel threatened here. I have no control over other people and their feelings. But I have control over myself. I have managed anger successfully before and I will again.
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Certificate of Completion
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HTML Material
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PowerPoint Sample
Below you will find the PowerPoint sample. The slides are based on and created from the Training Manual. PowerPoint slides are a great tool to use during the facilitation of the material; they help to focus on the important points of information presented during the training.