True or False
Handling Anger
Calming Down
100

Everyone gets angry.

True. Everyone gets angry. It's ok to get angry, it is how you handle it that matters.

100

True or False. It's ok to express your anger.

True. This should be done in appropriate ways. discuss ways.

100

Name 3 things you can do to calm yourself down when you are starting to feel uneasy, which may lead to anger.

Count to ten backwards

take deep breaths

journaling, meditate

listen to music

draw

play with a pet

talk to someone

get your body active - run, jump, swing, play

200

Playing games outside can make you feel less angry? 

True

200

What are two ways you can handle your anger at home?

Sleep, watch TV, play games, etc.

200

True or False. Ripping up paper or punching a pillow is an appropriate way to handle anger.

true.

300

Getting really angry about things can leave you feeling out of control.

True.

300

What type of behavior is inappropriate when expressing your anger? Give 2 examples.

breaking things, hitting, kicking, biting, yelling, name calling, etc.

300

What are some reactions your body does when you feel anger? (think where in your body does anger show and how.)

Headaches,

Stomach aches, 

Fast heartbeat, 

Sweaty,

Fast breathing or holding your breath, 

The way your eyebrows or face feel 

Stomping feet

Slamming things

Yelling

Hitting

Running away

Hiding

400

The only way to get people to listen to you is to throw a temper tantrum or act in an inappropriate way. They won't pay attention to you otherwise.

False.

400

When we choose to handle anger in inappropriate ways, we have to face the____.

consequences.

400

Experts say getting our bodies busy is a good way to reduce feelings of anger. What 3 ways can you get your body busy?

Exercise (running, playing sports, swinging, jumping)

Riding a bike

Dancing

500

Anger always leads to agression.

False.

500

What are two ways you can handle your anger at school?

Deep breathe, get some water, talk to teacher/ counselor, count to 10.

500

Sometimes anger is used to hide what people are really feeling. What other feelings can anger be hiding? 

disappointment

guilt

shame

jealousy

sadness

embarrassment

worry

fear


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