Definitions
An emotion that we experience when someone does something that we do not like. This is an emotion that is very common and powerful. Although it is common, it is bad if we do not handle it in an appropriate manner.
What is anger?
Not everyone gets angry
What is False? Everyone gets angry. It is ok to get angry. It is important that one handles it in an appropiate manner.
Exercise is a healthy way of coping with anger. True or False.
True. Lots of research has shown that exercise is a great way to improve your mood and decrease negative feelings.
True or False. It is ok to express your anger
What is true
True or False. Our feelings are important because they help us deal with situations we encounter daily.
What is true? Our feelings are made to be felt, explored, understood and released in a positive manner.
When someone holds back their actions. This is needed when we become angry...We should exercise......It begins with a C
What is control
If you are always angry, people will not want to be around you.
What is true
A common coping skill for anger is ______. This gives you time to calm down as you are doing this. Hint: You can go backwards or you can start from the beginning.
Counting
True or False. Ripping up paper or punching a pillow is an appropriate way to handle anger.
What is true
Can a person be angry and happy at the same time?
This is called Reciprocal Inhibition. This means that two feelings cannot occupy the same space at one time. Turn your bad energy into good energy.
This is something that a person has when he/she has a fit of temper. Babies are known for having these. It is unacceptable for kids who are not babies to react to their anger with these. These are called ?
What is a temper tantrum?
Getting really angry about things can leave you feeling out of control
What is true
Name two healthy coping skills for anger.
various answers.
What is visualizing? This can be used to help you calm down.
What is thinking about positive things or thinking about things that make you happy (vacation, person, etc.)
Name two physical symptoms of anger.
Various answers.
To release your emotions, release your frustrations, release your worries...People may do this by talking to a counselor, parent, teacher, friend or even writing it in a journal. Doing this helps a person avoid making inappropriate choices related to anger. Starts with a V!
What is venting?
The only way to get people to listen to me is to have a temper tantrum or act in an inappropriate manner. If I don't do this, people won't listen.
What is false
What is being passive aggressive mean?
Passive-aggressive behaviors are those that involve acting indirectly aggressive rather than directly aggressive.
Give two inappropriate ways of dealing with anger.
Various answers
If someone hurts my feelings or does something to make me upset, I should.....
Talk to them about it using "I" statments. Ex. I feel like I am not being heard when you talk over me...
To feel defeated. If a person is doing something or experiencing something and he feels like he wants to give up, it is because he/she has become______. Often times this leads to anger.
What is frustration/ Overwhelmed.
Most people don't like to lose control
What is true? No one wants to lose control. Getting angry and expressing it in an inappropiate manner leaves you feeling out of control
Choosing to handle our anger in an inappropriate way like throwing a tantrum, slamming doors, hitting someone, etc are all bad choices.. When we choose to make these choices, we have _____
What is consequence?
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings and emotions. What are these feelings? Name two.
various answers (disappointment, shame, guilt, sadness, etc.)
It is healthy for someone to experience anger. True or False
What is true. A HEALTHY expression of anger allows others to know how we feel and helps to resolve conflicts or problems. We all experience anger.