The Feeling of Anger
True or False: Feeling angry is a normal healthy emotion that everyone feels including parents and teachers.
True: All feelings are okay to feel and have.
True or False:
When you get mad your heart reate and your breathing usually slow way down.
False: Your heart beats faster and your breathing gets short and quich because your body is preparing for a fight.
Using "I feel" statements instead of yelling
What is a consequence?
True or False: It is completely okay to hit something or scream at someone if your anger level is really high.
False: The feeling of anger is okay but hurting people or breaking things is never okay.
What is the most common physical body sign that you are getting angry?
What is considered as a time out skill?
Walking away for a few minutes to calm down.
What is asking for help or expressing needs?
Telling someone what you need calmly
What is a negative consequence if you like playing video games?
Losing screen time after breaking a rule or not doing what you know to do.
True/False:
Anger is a helper emotion because it lets us know when something is unfair or when our boundaries are crossed.
TRUE: Anger acts like an alam system telling us something is wrong.
What is a sign that your body is preparing for a fight response?
Tight fist and Jaw is clenched
What is a skill you can do to slow your body and thoughts?
Counting slowly from 10 down to 1
What is considered respectful communication?
Looking at someone and using a calm voice.
What do is a postive consequence?
Designed to encourage and reinforce good behavior.
True or False:
Some people are born bad and can never learn how to control their temper.
False: Managing anger is a skill just like learning math or playing a sport anyone can practice and get better at it.
What is a sign that your body is overwhelmed with anger?
You feel shaky or like you want to move or yell.
What is a hands on calming strategy?
Squeezing a stress ball or fidget tool
What is active listening?
Listening without interrupting
True or False:
If you ignore your feelings and try to lock them away inside your brain they will completely disappear.
False: Hiding anger and not talking about it usually makes it build up over time like a shaken soda bottle until it explodes.
What is a body signal of emotional stress or anger?
Stomach feels tight or "in knots"
What is a postive self talk example?
Thinking "I can handle this" instead of reacting
What is a boundary setting statement?
Saying "I need a break" instead of walking away angry.