GROUP PROCESS ACTIVITY: (Anger Management)

Submitted By: Sulit, Darren Jed Estipona, Shermela Merano, Davee Jane
DPS3 DATE SUBMITTED: February 26, 2014

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THEME: ANGER MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES: At the end of the activity, the participants are expected to: 1. Have a better understanding of the emotion of anger 2. Understand that the anger they keep on the inside affects how they live their lives. 3. Have a better understanding on what are the causes and how they can control anger 4. Manage and express their anger effectively that will help them to lead to positive change for the good of themselves and those who are around them

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TIME FRAME: 1 Hour and 30 Minutes Prayer-------------------------------------------2 minutes Unfreezer---------------------------------------10 minutes Instruction of the game---------------------2 minutes Main Activity 1--------------------------------10 minutes Instruction of the activity---------------------2 minutes Main Activity 2---------------------------------20 minutes Instruction of the activity-------------------2 minutes Processing or Questions-------------------15 minutes Lecturette--------------------------------------20 minutes Closing Prayer--------------------------------2 minutes Evaluation-------------------------------------5 minutes

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MATERIALS: A. Beach Ball Buzz- Beach Ball, Marker B. Hidden Hearts- 3 boxes labeled with GOOD, BAD, and UGLY, papers, pen ACTIVITY: 1. Unfreezer ( A-B-C Game) Time taken for the activity: 10 minutes

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This game is like the "pera o bayong game" which almost everyone is familiar. 1. The facilitators will ask a question and will give choices with corresponding letters. 2. The participants, individually, will have to choose a letter which they think is the right answer. They will be given 10 seconds to decide their answer and proceed to the corresponding letter. 3. After the facilitators said "time's up!" they are not allowed to switch their answer. All the participants who got the wrong answer will be eliminated and the participants who got the correct answer will continue to play until one player remains. 2. a. Beach Ball Buzz Time taken for the activity:10 minutes Instructions: 1. Toss the ball around the room. 2. Whoever catches it gives their name and answers the question under their left thumb. a. Show us how to take three deep breaths when you are angry. b. Name one thing that happens to your body when you are getting angry. c. Share a time when you got angry. 4. Name one thing that helps you calm down when you are angry. 5. Sing the ABC song out loud. Pretend you are a bird and fly around the room. 2. b. Good and Bad Time taken for the activity: 20 minutes Instructions 1. Give each person in the group a pile of small pieces of paper and a pen or pencil. 2. Ask them to create two piles in front of them and to write Good on the top of the card in one pile, and Bad on another. 3. The facilitators will give a scenario and the participants have to write a positive or a good response on the paper labeled good and write a bad re sponse to the scenario on the paper labeled bad 4. After, there will be a sharing of what the participants wrote on the good and bad papers. They will be asked to choose from their answers on what they are likely to do if it is in a real life situation. The participants will be requested to be true or honest with their answers.

VI. PROCESSING: Questions: 1. What did you learn as a result of each activity? 2. Do you tend to express your anger in a good, bad or ugly manner most often? Why? 4. What would be the best way for you to handle your anger? 5. What can you say about your experience of the activity? 6. What do you think of the way your groupmates participated? VII. LECTURETTE

What is anger? Anger is a natural emotion that we all experience. Mild forms of anger may include displeasure, irritation or dislike. When we react to criticism, threat or frustration we may become angry - and usually this is a healthy response. Anger may be a secondary response to feeling sad, lonely or frightened. According to the American Psychological Association1, "Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion." However, when it gets out of control it can become destructive. Uncontrollable anger can lead to serious problems at work and in personal relationships, and may undermine the individual's overall quality of life. Anger is not just a mental state of mind. It triggers an increase in heart rate, blood pressure and levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline. Anger has survival benefits, and forms part of our fight or flight brain response to a perceived threat or harm. Causes of Anger:

Grief - losing a loved one. Rudeness Tiredness Hunger Pain Withdrawal from drugs or some medications Some physical conditions, such as pre-menstrual syndrome Physical illness Mental illness

Alcohol, some drugs, alcohol abuse, drug abuse Being teased or bullied Humiliation Embarrassment Deadlines Disappointment Sloppy service Failure Financial problems Being told you have a serious illness

Anger can make you ill -When we are angry the body releases stress hormones, such as adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol. The heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and breathing rate increase. Regular episodes of anger can eventually make people ill. Uncontrolled or unresolved anger can lead to the following physical health problems: Back aches

Headaches Hypertension (high blood pressure) Insomnia Irritable bowel syndrome, or other digestive disorders Skin disorders Stroke Heart attack Lower pain threshold Weakened immune system, resulting in more infections, colds, and influenza.

Uncontrolled or unresolved anger can lead to emotional and mental problems, including: Depression Eating disorders

Alcohol abuse Drug abuse Self injury Low self-esteem Moodiness

Simple ways to control your anger: Through or with the use of anger management. Anger management is a procedure of acquiring the skills to recognize signs that you are becoming angry, and taking action to deal with the situation in a positive way. In no way does anger management mean holding the anger in or trying to keep from feeling anger. Anger is a normal human emotion, a healthy one when it is expressed appropriately. Humor - don't give in to harsh, sarcastic humor; that's just another form of unhealthy anger expression. Good humor can sometimes dissolve anger and resentment faster than anything else. Humor is a fantastic weapon and also a gift. Even if it means just laughing - as long as there is no risk of misinterpretation - your mood can change for the better rapidly. Some people find that just remembering a funny joke, or imagining themselves or the other person in a silly situation gets their mind away from the anger. Proper breathing - just as anger can increase your breathing and heart rates and tenses up your muscles, you can learn to reverse this by deliberately slowing your breathing and systematically relaxing and loosening your muscles. Sleep - try to get at least 7 hours good quality sleep every night. Sleep is crucial for good mental and physical health. Sleep deprivation has been linked in many studies to mental, physical and emotional health problems - including anger. Slow things down - count to ten; devise strategies to slow things down. As your pace slows down try to visualize a relaxing or pleasant experience - take your mind there. Plan what you want to say - if something is bothering you, remember that you are more likely to get sidetracked when discussing an issue if you are angry. Taking notes before the conversation may help you steer the course of the conversation. Focus on the solution, not just the problem - it is fine and useful to identify what made you angry. However, it is much more important to focus on ways to resolve the problem. INTEGRATION: Anger is a normal emotion that us, human beings, feel. We use it as a coping mechanism or defense mechanism against harm. But too much of it can be harmful and unhealthy. The lecturette can help the students identify the causes of their anger. It is important

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that we identify the cause of the anger so that we may easily on how to moderate and control our anger. The lecturette also gives an idea to the students of the harmful effects of excessive anger. The lecturette also gives useful tips on how to control anger, which can be used in our daily lives. IX. CLOSING: Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret. Ambrose Bierce Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. Gautama Buddha When anger rises, think of the consequences. --Confucius X. EVALUATION REPORT:

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