Angry Management
T/F Anger is an emotion.
True
Clean your room now.
Ok Mom, I will right now.
Good friend or toxic friend? Justin laughed his friend when she fell in the hallway.
Toxic, Justin hurt her feelings and didn't check if she was ok
What did you do the last time you lost your temper?
Use coping skills. Used communication skills.
T/F The best way to deal with your anger is to scream and break things.
F
Share your toys with your sister.
Ok Mom, then share with your sister.
Hanna sees her friend crying on the playground. Hanna asks if her friend is ok and takes her to talk to the teacher.
Good. Hanna cares about how her friend feels and wants to get her help.
What did you do the last time you were helpful?
Be nice. Used respect. Said something kind.
Name two coping skills to manage your anger.
Exercise, take a break, distance, deep breathing, counting,
Don't bother Dad he is working.
OK Mom. Then go do something else. If you really want to tell your Dad something right away write it down so you don't forget.
Jack's friend dropped his tray in the lunch room and everyone starts laughing. Jack goes over and helps to pick up the friends tray without laughing and tells him everything will be okay.
Good. Jack didn't join in with the other kids making fun of his friends and he lets his friend know its okay.
Name 3 chores you last completed? and how often do you do it per month?
Saying I am angry is an appropriate way to express your anger. Name two inappropriate ways to express your anger.
Cursing, screaming, kicking, breaking things
We have to leave in five minutes.
Ok Mom, I will stop what I am doing and get ready to leave.
Josh is having some kids over to play at his house but didn't invite his friend Kevin and told the other kids Kevin is a big baby.
Toxic. Josh is excluding Kevin and saying negative things about Josh to other kids.
What did you play the last time you played with your sibling/s?
What is the best way for you to calm yourself when you become angry.
Any answer is correct
Because of your behavior you will lose your video game for two weeks.
Ok Mom, I don't agree but I accept what you say. Can we talk about this later when I have calmed down?
Toxic. Lying about your friend to get out of trouble is not being a good friend. Good friends take responsibility for their own actions and don't lie about their friends.
Name 3 coping skills and 3 communication skills.
Coping Skills
Deep breathing – Taking slow breaths to calm the body when feeling angry, nervous, or upset.
Taking a break – Stepping away from the situation for a few minutes to cool down and think.
Talking to a trusted adult – Sharing feelings with a parent, teacher, or counselor when something is bothering him.
Communication Skills
Using “I” statements – Saying things like “I feel upset when…” instead of blaming others.
Active listening – Looking at the person speaking, not interrupting, and showing he understands.
Asking for help or clarification – Speaking up when he doesn’t understand something or needs support.