Anger in the Body
Triggers and Warning Signs
Impulse Control
Mindfulness
Coping Strategies
100
What emotion is this boy displaying?
What is ANGER!
100
What is a trigger?
Something that makes uncomfortable or something that is upsetting.
100
I have one marshmallow. BUT I want TWO RIGHT NOW. Staff says I have to wait. What skill do I need to practice?
What is IMPULSE CONTROL!
100
What is the definition of mindfulness?
What is: Mindfulness means paying full attention to something. It means slowing down to really notice what you're doing. Being mindful is the opposite of rushing or multitasking. When you're mindful, you're taking your time. You're focusing in a relaxed, easy way
100
Which coping skill is needed to blow out candles?
What is BREATHING
200
What are 2 common bodily sensations that a person may experience when feeling angry?
What is sweaty palms, red/hot face, increased heart rate, rapid breathing, pacing legs, balled up fist, butterflies or rumbling in stomach, tightness in chest, restlessness
200
Could school be a trigger for someone?
What is YES!!!
200
When playing an impulse control game, which color typically symbolizes slowing your body down and being aware?
What is YELLOW
200
When practicing grounding techniques, children are often taught to pay attention to their five senses. What are the five senses?
What is SEE, HEAR, TOUCH, SMELL, TASTE
200
Which coping skill helps “quiet the mind”
What is MEDITATION or MINDFULNESS
300
Point to two areas of your body that changes when you're angry.
Let me see!
300
How would you appropriately let someone know that you are being triggered?
What is... TELL THEM, ASK TO USE A COPING STRATEGY, ASK TO TAKE SPACE, ASK FOR A BREAK
300
Finish this phrase: Stop, Think, _________!
What is REACT!
300
Being "in the moment" is mindfulness.
What is TRUE!!!!
300
This coping skill is particularly helpful when others are bothering you or if you are in a room with lots of people and/or noise.
What is TAKING SPACE
400
What is one way to “cool down” or decrease your body temperature when angry?
What is cold or wet paper towel or compress, drink of water, deep breathing, fresh
400
Triggers are a part of life and CANNOT be controlled.
TRUE OR FALSE
What is FALSE!
Yes, triggers or angry buttons are a part of life, but you can learn to recognize and control them.
400
A peer in the classroom is tapping his pencil really loud and you cannot focus. You ask him to stop, but he does not. You get the urge (or impulse) to run from the room. How can you appropriately ask for help in this situation?
Ask for space, ask teacher to help with peer, ignore, etc.
400
Show us how you can slow or speed up your heart rate with physical activity (hint: we practiced this using drums)?
beat fast to speed up and beat slow to slow down
400
What parts of your body can you use to help with “grounding” or “mindfulness”
What is eyes (seeing), ears (hearing), nose (smelling), tongue (tasting), hands or feet (touch)
500
Pick out a classmate and tell me two ways in which you can tell they are angry just by looking at them.
Must include 2 ways including body language, facial expressions, and non-verbal cues.
500
Can each person in your group identify 3 personal triggers for anger?
Must have 3 for each person (can not overlap with each other).
500
We are going to practice impulse control! When you hear the music, dance. When it stops, freeze. If everyone in your group can do this 3 times, you get the points.
Everyone must freeze 3 times.
500
Time to be MINDFUL! Sit quietly at your seat for 30 seconds without talking or moving. Just be mindful of what is happening in the room around you.
Each person in group sits still for 30 seconds.
500
Betty was having a difficult time staying awake in class. Her teacher offered her a “squishee” to use in class to help her stay awake and focused. Betty squished the toy for a few moments but became frustrated and threw the squishee across the room and hit a classmate. Is this an appropriate use of a coping skill? Why or why not? What may have been a better coping skill for Betty to use in this moment?
Must offer a alternative coping skill AND state why the squishee did not work.