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 appropiate manner.
Anger
True or false: Not everyone gets angry.
False. Everyone gets angry. It is ok to get angry. It is important that one handles it in an appropriate manner.
Is it ok to express anger?
Yes. This should always be done in an appropiate manner. Discuss ways.
Moving your ____ can be a healthy way to manage anger.
Body
True or False: Our feelings are important because they help us deal with situations we encounter daily.
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 _ _ _ _ _ _
Control. What does it mean to be in control?
True or False: If you are always angry, people may not want to be around you.
True. Why?
A common and simple coping strategy one can do when they becomes angry is _____. This gives you time to calm down.
Hint: You can go backwards or you can start from the beginning.
Count to ten
Ripping up ____ or punching a _____ is an appropriate way to handle anger.
Paper & Pillow
True or False: People can feel happy one moment and sad the next.
True. Different feelings come and go at different times.
This is something a person may experience when they have a fit of temper. What are these called?
Temper tantrum. Have you ever had one?
True or false: Getting really angry about things can leave you feeling out of control.
True
You can also do ________when you are angry.
Hint: It begins with a "T"
Talk to yourself to help YOU calm down. This keeps you from making bad choices because of your anger.
What is visualizing? This can be used to help you calm down.
Thinking about positive things or thinking about things that make you happy (vacation, person, etc.)
It's important to _____ about feelings.
TALK!
Choosing to handle our anger in an inappropriate way like throwing a tantrum, slamming doors, hitting someone, etc are all negative choices. When we choose to make these choices, we have _____
Consequences
True or False: 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.
False
What type of behavior is inappropriate when expressing your anger? Give me two examples.
Various examples
Taking deep _____ can help a person to calm down.
Breaths
If someone hurts my feelings or does something to make me upset, I should.....
Talk to them about it using "I" statements.
"I feel that you were trying to hurt me..."
____ strategies are things we learn to cope with big emotions.
Coping
True or False: Most people don't like to lose control
True. No one wants to lose control. Getting angry and expressing it in an inappropriate manner leaves you feeling out of control.
It's important to release your emotions, release your frustrations and release your worries. What are some ways you could do this?
Talking to a counsellor, parent, teacher, friend or even writing it in a journal.
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings and emotions. What are these feelings? Name two.
(disappointment, shame, guilt, sadness, etc.)
It is healthy for someone to be angry. True or False?
True. A HEALTHY expression of anger allows others to know how we feel and helps to resolve conflicts or problems. We all experience anger.