Anger
What type of behavior is not appropriate when expressing your anger? Give examples
Hitting, throwing things, calling others names, etc
What is Joy?
Joy is a state of happiness or a state of satisfaction.
How can you tell if someone is mad/angry?
Frowning, shouting, hitting, clenched jaws, pacing, etc,
Is it okay to express our anger?
Yes, but only in an appropriate/healthy way
Name 2 calming strategies you do to help manage your anger
Listen to music, color, write, read, play a game, breathe, any coping skill they can list..
Does everyone handle or show anger in the same way?
No
True or False: You have to feel happy all the time to experience joy.
False. Joy can exist even when someone is experiencing difficult emotions.
How can you tell someone is happy?
Smiles, laughter, calm tone, etc
True/False: Other People's Actions are out of your control.
True
True or False: Every coping skill will work for everyone
False
What is anger?
A strong feeling of being upset or annoyed
What are some things that can decrease joy?
Loss of sleep, hunger, stress, etc
What do we feel on the inside when we are happy?
Relaxed body, high energy levels, sense of pleasure or satisfaction, feeling peaceful
Any appropriate scenario and explanation
What are coping skills used for?
To help people manage difficult situations or uncomfortable emotions.
What are some things that can increase anger?
Lack of sleep, hunger, no shelter, not getting the result we wanted, when we feel offended/disrespected, etc
Name something that you can do to increase a positive emotion like joy.
Talk to others, watch favorite movie, listen to music, exercise, etc.
What do you feel on the inside when you are angry?
Tight chest, racing heartbeat, tight muscles, feeling hot, difficulty thinking, etc
True or False: Is yelling out in the courtroom appropriate? Why?
False. You should maintain your behavior in the courtroom, and if you yell out of turn, you can be charged with contempt of court.
Is hiding or pushing your emotions a healthy way to cope with what you are feeling?
No.
What are 2 examples of expressing our anger in a healthy way
Taking a break, counting to 10, deep breathing, talking with someone, coloring, using our 5 senses, etc.
Is joy something that just happens to us, or can we intentionally create opportunities for it?
Although happiness sometimes happens randomly, we can also create opportunities for joy rather than waiting for it to happen.
Is anger a primary emotion or a secondary emotion?
Bonus: What other emotions might be happening while anger shows up? (Think of the iceberg)
Secondary
Bonus: Anxiety, Worry, Stress, Tired, Hunger, disrespect, lonely, envious, etc
Someone accuses you of something you didn't do. You feel your anger rising. What should you do?
Pause and regulate your emotions before deciding to respond.
touch, smell, sight, hearing, taste