Know Your Anger
What is anger?
Anger is a an emotion that happens when you feel upset, frustrated, hurt, threatened, or treated unfairly.
What should you do before reacting?
Stop and take a moment before reacting.
Name one breathing technique.
Slowly breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
Name one physical sign of anger.
Fast heartbeat, clenched fists, tense muscles, sweating, feeling hot
Name one way to calm down.
Deep breathing, Counting, Walking Away, talking to someone, Music
Why does slow breathing help?
Slow breathing help[s your body move out of the fight or flight response.
What can cause anger?
Being teased, losing, arguments, being told no, ignored, frustration.
What does pause before you react mean?
Give yourself time to think about what you want to do instead of immediately reacting.
Name three healthy ways to calm down.
Walking away, counting, breathing, stretching, drawing, listening to music, talking to a supportive person.
What is an anger trigger?
Something that causes or contributes to an angry reaction.
Why can taking a break help?
It gives your brain and body time to calm down.
What is positive self talk?
Talking to yourself in a positive way, changing the narrative.
Why is it important to recognize anger early?
Gives you a chance to make a healthy choice.
What could happen if you react without thinking?
You might yell, say something hurtful, damage something, or make everything worse.
Name a coping skill that uses creativity.
Art, writing, playing music, coloring, painting, dancing