Grumpy Monkey
What did Jim Panzee's face and body look like?
His eyebrows were all bunched up and he was standing all hunched over.
Screaming and yelling.
Unhelpful
Why did Miles get mad?
Miles's little brother broke Miles's special airplane.
Did smiling, singing, stomping, or dancing, or any of his friends' suggestions work?
No, none of those ideas worked for Jim Panzee.
Unhelpful.
In the beginning, was Miles's anger helpful or unhelpful?
Miles's anger was unhelpful. He said some pretty mean and hurtful things to his brother.
No, not yet, but that's okay. Sometimes we just aren't ready to feel better yet.
Just being okay with your anger and sitting by yourself or with a friend for a little bit.
Helpful. It helps us to 'say hello' to our anger and to know that it is okay to be angry, as along as we are safe and respectful.
What made the Anger Monster grow bigger and stronger and scarier?
It grew when Miles screamed at it.
Is it okay to be grumpy?
Absolutely, as long as you are safe and not hurting yourself or anyone else's feelings or bodies. It is okay to be grumpy or sad or mad, but it is not okay to be mean.
Crying is okay! Some people cry when they are angry...it is a way to express anger without hurting anyone.
What helped shrink the Anger Monster?
The Anger Monster shrunk after Miles started to talk about the problem and his feelings.
What helped Jim Panzee finally feel better?
He felt better when he just let himself be grumpy.
Talking about what happened to make you feel angry.
Is it okay to be angry?
Yes, yes, and yes! You can be angry, but you should be in control of yourself so that you can still be safe and respectful to yourself and others.