True or False
True or False, Anger is a bad emotion.
FALSE! Anger is normal. It is how you handle your anger that matters.
What is something you can say to yourself when angry?
Some examples:
"Everything will be okay"
"I will be okay"
"Take a deep breath"
"I can handle this"
If someone says something mean to me, how can I respond?
Walking away
Tell them calmly to leave you alone
Ignore them
True or False: Exercise or moving the body can help with anger
TRUE! Exercise can help us release anger or tension in the body.
How can I calm down if I become annoyed or frustrated at school?
Open answer.
Some examples:
Take a deep breath
Get a drink of water
Take a break
Ask someone for help
If you are frustrated with schoolwork, what can you do?
Ask for help
Try again later
Take a break
True or False: Anger can affect my body.
True! Anger can cause a lot of stress and can affect your body.
How do I know I am starting to become angry?
(There is no right or wrong answer.)
Open answer.
Examples:
I begin to feel hot
I start to feel annoyed
I start to notice my heart beat faster
If I feel like yelling or saying something mean, what can I do?
I can
walk away from the situation
Take 3 deep breaths
Count up to 20
Take a break and come back when I am calm.