Anger
What is a common trigger for anger?
Frustration
Being told no
What are impulses?
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act
What is self-esteem?
An assessment of your own personal value as a human being.
What do you do when your parent says, "Please go clean your room."
What has four legs, but cannot walk?
A chair or a table
What is a useful coping mechanism for anger?
Deep breaths, walking away
What is impulse control?
The ability to control your behaviors and feelings.
Why is self-esteem so important?
Self-esteem helps shape how we feel about ourselves (our feelings), how we interact with others (our behaviors), our physical well-being, and our ability to achieve goals.
You drop your tray in the cafeteria in front of everyone. What do you do?
Stay calm, acknowledge, asked for help/clean up, apologize (if necessary), MOVE ON
What has to be broken before it can be used?
An egg
True or False: Anger is a choice.
False. Anger is a FEELING we have as a result of our emotion(s). What can be chosen is how you act upon those feelings.
Why is impulse control important?
People who are able to demonstrate impulse control are more successful socially and in their careers
Keeps one out of trouble
What emotions are related to low self-esteem?
Anger, anxiety/stress, and sadness/depression
A classmate continues disrupting class by interrupting and talking over others and being disrespectful. What do you do?
Coping skills. Walk away, speak to teacher, practice self-soothing / breathing / etc
What is tall when it is young and short when it is old?
True or False: Intensity of anger is a choice.
False. Experiencing anger is not a choice; but we can decide the intensity by acknowledging it and being willing to change / manage.
True or False: Impulses are always bad.
False. Some impulses can protect us, some can be helpful. While others can lead to challenges.
Who has the largest impact on your self-esteem?
You and those close to you.
Someone attempts to initiate a fight with you and tells others that they will win the fight. What do you do?
Breathe, walk away, communicate.
"Why do you feel the need to prove yourself through fighting?"
What kind of coat is always wet when you put it on?
A coat of paint
What is at least one of the 3 phases of anger?
Build up
Explosion
Aftermath
True or False: We are born with impulse control.
No, impulse control is a skill we have to learn and practice to get good at it.
What is something that can be used to train your brain to think in a more positive manner?
Affirmations
Deep breaths, coping skills, communication
If a rooster sits on a roof facing north, which way will the egg roll?
Roosters don't lay eggs.