English Club on "Reactions, Emotions, and Anger"

Reactions, Emotions, and Anger

Fun Fact of the Day: “The first motion picture theater opened in Los Angeles on April 2, 1902” (50states.com). 

Topic: 

1. What is “conflict”? How does conflict differ from “arguments” or “disagreements”? What factors or situations commonly cause conflict? Do you think that conflict is inevitable? If not, how can you avoid conflicts, and could avoidance lead to further problems down the line?

 2. How are “emotions” related to conflicts? Can emotions cause conflicts to heighten or maybe even resolve them? When having a conflict, is it possible to control your emotions and your reactions? Is there a way to limit a conflict based on diminishing personal responses to conflicting situations? 

3. How do you respond to conflicts? Do you think conflicts are always negative? When should you try to solve conflicts and how can you best solve them? What conflicts exist in your life on a typical basis and how do your emotions play a part in them? Do you have different conflicts at work, school, in the family, between neighbors, etc.? What is the last conflict you had and why did it occur in the first place? 

4. Do you think it is possible to use another person, or a “third party” to help you solve conflicts and problems? Would you rather seek help from a professional or a friend? Do you think that talking about problems helps to solve them? How can discussing problems help with understanding your emotions? Can talking to others be a “reaction” or solution to conflict? 

5. How are conflicts related to “anger”? What is anger? How often do you get angry? What is your opinion about people who get angry or upset easily? Can you avoid conflict with such individuals? When is the last time that you got angry and why do you think this happened? Did a conflict result from your emotions? 

6. How is violence often associated with anger and conflicts? What do you think promotes violence within a culture? Do you think that there is a problem with violence in our city? How can you avoid violence when dealing with an angry or conflict-driven person? 

Schedule: Please put topic ideas in the Suggestion Box! 

Thursday, 21 February at 5:30- let me know if you want to lead! 

Saturday, 23 February at 12:30- SPECIAL CLUB time, “Living Library,” with 10+ PCVs