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Program 8. Managing Anger and Stress
Often it is not good to dwell on or talk about our anger.
Hostility and cynicism can cause cardiovascular disease.
1. Using your resources
Do you have a certain method for dealing with anger or stress? How does
your method compare and contrast to the method suggested in the program?
What are some ways you can redirect you anger or stress?
2. Thinking about challenges differently
Do you ever wish someone would look at a situation from your perspective?
Is it possible that a conflict could be resolved if you looked at the
situation from the other person’s perspective?
What are some creative ways to diffuse a volatile situation?
How can you put Worthington’s REACH Method to work in your life?
Recall Empathize Altruism
Commit Hold on to Forgiveness
3. Learning to make better choices
Loneliness is sometimes expressed as anger. Do you ever find yourself
expressing loneliness, frustration, embarrassment or fear as anger? How
might you identify these feelings before the anger blows up?
Do catch yourself watching your children looking for their mistakes? What
are some ways you can focus less on the imperfections of your children and
focus more on the strengths of your children?
According to William James, "Human beings can alter their lives by
altering their attitudes of mind." Do you have attitudes about life that you
can change to make your life more peaceful and loving? For example are there
bad memories or grudges you should let go? Are there fears and doubts you
should set aside?
For additional information, see web units at
www.arfamilies.org. Of
particular relevance to this program are:
Empathy and Understanding Help Children;
Giving Children Choices;
The Power of Distraction;
Good Ways and Bad Ways to Use Timeouts; and
Characteristics of Strong Families
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