PRE COURSE QUESTIONNAIRE

List three situations, topics or people that often lead to you feeling angry. (eg: arguing with your partner/ex partner about money, dealing with authority, poor drivers). Give as much detail as possible.

What do you do when you’re angry? List ways in which you can act differently when angry: (eg: shouting, arguing, throwing or breaking objects, becoming physically aggressive. Please be as honest and descriptive as possible. I am here to help, not judge

What problems have you run into because of your anger? Please list them (eg. family or domestic violence Orders, damaged relationships, reprimanded at work, public altercations)

Anger is a problem when it negatively affects others. Anger drives people to act in a way that’s unpleasant or harmful to those around them. This can result in straining or losing important relationships. It can be difficult to maintain healthy relationships when anger is out of control.

On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being the least and 10 being the most, how much does this problem apply to you?

In what ways has destructive anger impacted other people around you? Can you give examples?

Anger is a problem when it is too intense. Even when anger is justified, it can be a problem if it goes too far. For example, physical aggression can lead to severe consequences such as physical harm to one’s self or others, property damage, and legal trouble. A verbal outburst that’s out of proportion to a situation may lead to losing a job, permanently damaging a relationship, or other consequences.

On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being the least and 10 being the most, how much does this problem apply to you?