Definitions
True/False
Handling Anger
Calming Down
Feelings
100

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 a healthy way.

What is anger?

100

Not everyone gets angry

What is False? Everyone gets angry. It is ok to get angry. It is important that one handles it in a healthy way.

100

True or False. It is ok to express our anger

What is true? This should always be done in a healthy way. Name 3 healthy ways to express your anger.

100

Practicing this can help clear your mind, remove judgment and prepare you to calmly manage the situation that is causing anger.

What is mindfulness? Provide examples of mindfulness practices.

100
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.
200
When someone holds back their actions. This is needed when we become angry...We should exercise......It begins with a C
What is control
200

If you are always angry, and always act on your anger in unhealthy ways, people will not want to be around you.

What is true

200

The most common thing one can do when we become angry 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.

What is count to ten?

200

In this technique, you breathe in as you tense a muscle group and breathe out as you release it.

What is progressive muscle relaxation? Progressive muscle relaxation helps you relax physically and mentally.

200
True or False. Can a person be angry and happy at the same time?
What is false? 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.
300

This is something that a person has when he/she acts out in a fit of anger.

What is a temper tantrum?

300
Getting really angry about things can leave you feeling out of control
What is true
300

thinking about positive things or thinking about things that make you happy (vacation, person, etc.)This can be used to help you calm down.

What is visualizing?

300
Reciprocal Inhibition means two opposite feelings cannot occupy the same space at one time. Which feeling goes away?
What is the bad feeling?
400
To release your emotions, release your frustrations, release your worries...Students 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 inappropiate choices related to anger. Starts with a V!
What is venting?
400
The only way to get people to listen to me is to have a temper tantrum or act in an inappropiate manner. If I don't do this, people won't listen.
What is false
400

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

Various examples

400

Something you can do to help calm down and control your reactions to anger. Hint: You can do this out loud.

What is talk to yourself to help YOU calm down. This keeps you from making bad choices because of your anger.

400

If someone hurts my feelings or does something to make me upset, I should.....

Talk to them about it using "I" statments.

500

The feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.

What is frustration?

500

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

What is true?

500

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 act on our anger in an unhealthy way, we have _____

What is consequences?

500
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings and emotions. What are these feelings? Name two.
various answers (disappointment, shame, guilt, sadness, etc.)
500
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.
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