Definitions
This is a word used to identify events or situations that can lead to anger. (It starts with a T)
Triggers. Noticing these is a good first step for handling anger.
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 feels anger but holds back their actions. We should exercise......It begins with a C
What is control?
What is true.
A common thing to do when becoming angry. This gives you time to calm down as you are doing this. Hint: You can go backwards or you can start from the beginning.
What is count to ten?
True or False. Ripping up paper or punching a pillow is an appropriate way to handle anger.
What is true
True or False. Can a person feel more than one feeling at a time?
What is true?
How many feelings can you feel at one time?
This is how you would feel when someone else is getting all of the attention or when someone else is being treated better than you.
What is jealousy or resentment?
I have to handle anger on my own.
False. You can let someone know you’re feeling angry or ask for help solving a problem that is making you angry.
When angry, people do this to work through it. It is a good way to figure out what is bothering you. People may think you’re crazy - but it works.
What is talk to yourself to help YOU calm down. This keeps you from making bad choices because of your anger.
This popular calming technique of bringing air through the nose and out the mouth is used by many people.
What is deep breathing?
True/False: It’s possible for someone to just be an “angry person”.
False. Even when we have a feeling a lot of the time, it is important to remember that feelings come and go, we are not our feelings.
To release your emotions, release your frustrations, release your worries...Teens 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?
A good way to release my anger is to slam doors.
What is false? Discuss healthy ways to release anger.
What type of behavior is inappropriate when expressing your anger? Give me two examples.
Various examples. Hurting others, hurting yourself, hurting/destroying important things.
When angry, what are healthy ways to work it out.
Various answers: Exercise, talk about it, express thought art, listen to music, journal, more...
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings. Give two examples.
various answers (disappointment, shame, guilt, sadness, etc.)
This feeling often leads to anger and feeling defeated. It occurs when something doesn't go your way.
What is frustrated?
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 to accept the _____
What are consequences?
This technique for managing anger involves tensing up different muscle groups, holding for a few seconds, and then relaxing.
Muscle Tension Relaxation
It is healthy for someone to be angry. 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.