Many
people will agree that there is just too much anger in the world. It is not
uncommon for a conversation to revolve around the things that get people upset
and the ways people react when they are upset. Surely you have had the
experience of someone next to you on their cell phone telling another person
how they “told someone off” for making them angry. Maybe you have been in those
conversations yourself, because after all we are only human and most people
take the time to vent once in a while. Still, venting can become habitual
especially when there may seem to be a million and one reasons to get angry
these days. Therefore, to start a positive group discussion on anger
management, instead of listing things that make us angry or upset, it can be
therapeutic to have a conversation about some things that do not make us angry. So if talking openly about things
that get you upset is venting, then let’s call this
process of talking about things that make you feel calm, regulated and content:
professing
Group questions for
professing the positive:
What
are some things you can think of that are both enjoyable and good for you?
What
is hopeful in your future, even if it’s just something small or personal to
you?
What
(non-substance related) things take you to that place of contentment even if it’s
for a little while?
Who
in your life knows just what to say to calm you down and keep you focused on
what is good?
What
is one thing that you’ve learned not to stress over anymore?
When
things are quiet and you self-reflect, what can you be grateful for today?
What
is something good you have done for someone else recently (even if it’s
something small)?
What
is going right in your life right now?
FOR COUNSELORS - Below are 12 links for ANGER MANAGEMENT related therapy activites on Academia (including a printable link for this exercise)
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