Making a direct expression of emotion
Talking about how you feel while you are feeling that emotion is very difficult because of the arousal. Communicating effectively about anger in the correct circumstances is an important element in anger management.
#21. Make a direct expression of emotionWrite each of the following statements in your journal. Then change each one to be a more direct expression of emotion.
❦ Look at what you did! You broke your new toy! You MAKE ME SO MAD!
❦ You are so irritating when you chew with your mouth open!
❦ Stop your nagging! You are embarrassing me!
❦ Don't use that language with me! I feel that you should treat me with more respect!
❦ What are you doing riding that bike so fast! I've told you before to slow down!
Once you have each statement rewritten, go the next frame.
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