Anger Monster
Some physical signs that I am angry
What are clenched fists, increased heart rate, tightened muscles, sweaty palms, clenched jaw, feeling hot, etc.
The first thing to do when I get angry
What is calm down?
The best time to work on managing my anger
What is when I am calm and not angry?
While working on an assignment one student asks another for the answers. She responds by saying "I understand you want help on the assignment, but I'm not comfortable giving you the answers." This is an example of this type of statement.
What is assertive?
Doing this 3-4 times a week can help reduce stress levels in your body, decreasing anger and frustration
What is exercise?
People who get angry
Who are everybody?
Some ways I can help myself calm down
What is walk away, get a drink, do mindful breathing, write in my journal, talk about my feelings, ask for help?
The anger contract is important
What is to help me know what is okay and not okay to do when I get angry?
While working on an assignment in class, a student tells another to "shut up!" This is an example of this type of statement.
What is aggressive?
7-9 hours of this every night is an important part of reducing stress and managing anger
What is sleep?
If I ignore my anger
What is it will not go away but only get worse and I may explode?
Things I can do every day to help myself manage my anger
What is get exercise, get good rest, and talk about my feelings with friends, family, and teachers?
When others ignore the anger contract
What is I can kindly remind them, ignore them, or ask an adult for help?
An aggressive way to communicate my feelings
What is blaming others, threatening others, or making mean or disrespectful comments?
Pushing yourself to see the bright side of things and reminding yourself of your strengths
What is positive thinking and positive self talk?
Health challenges that could result from unmanaged anger
What are high blood pressure, depression, insomnia, headache, anxiety, and stroke?
Activities that help reduce stress
What are meditation, yoga, sports, working out, making art and music?
Things that are not okay to do when I am angry
What are hitting, kicking, pushing, yelling, calling names, cussing, damaging items or property, hurting myself or others?
An assertive way to communicate my feelings and needs
What is an I-statement?
Spending time every day doing things that you really love
What is doing things you enjoy?
The problem with anger
What is when we respond to it in ways that hurt ourselves, others, or the environment around us?
Some of the feelings that may be underlying my anger
What are being sad, scared, confused, disappointed, hurt, worried, embarrassed, etc.?
Things that are okay to do when I am angry
What are take a walk, get a drink, ask for help, take deep breaths, step away, crying, saying "I'm angry," and writing in my journal?
Taking a stand on an issue or concern, but still listening and acknowledging the points of views of others
What is to be assertive?
Spending time with friends and experiencing a sense of belonging, reducing stress levels
What is socializing?