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The Hulk Cycle of Anger

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"The Hulk Cycle" of Anger

Triggering Event

Angry Behavior Past Experiences

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1. Take a step back.
2. Focus on your breath.
3. Notice your thoughts without judgement.
4. Acknowledge the feeling of anger inside
you.
Phsyical Tension Angry Thoughts 5. Acknowledge the feeling anger is
protecting.
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6. Become aware of the physical sensation of


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anger in your body.


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7. Stay with these sensations the best you


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8. Thank your body for wanting to protect


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you.
9. Return to your breath.
Anger is a "secondary emotion" because we resort to it to protect ourselves from 10. Communicate.
other vulnerable feelings. A "primary emotion" is what is felt immediately before
anger. We might feel afraid, attacked, offended, disrespected, trapped, or pressured.
What is under your anger?

Created by Ariel Landrum, LMFT


and Angeline Garcia, AMFT

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