If someone says or does something mean, what can you do?
Speak up if you feel safe enough, tell an adult, and walk away. You should also take care of yourself, such as taking deep breaths, going for a walk, or doing something you enjoy.
Name two physical signs of your body’s anger response.
Fast heartbeat, hot skin, clenched jaw, shaking hands, not thinking straight, etc.
Name two good ways to reduce angry feelings.
deep breathing, Relax your body, distract yourself, or talk positively to yourself.
Name the 2 of the 4 different types of bullying.
Physical bullying- hitting, kicking, tripping, pinching and pushing or damaging property. Physical bullying causes both short term and long term damage.
Verbal bullying- name calling, insults, teasing, intimidation, homophobic or racist remarks, or verbal abuse. While verbal bullying can start off harmless, it can escalate to levels which start affecting the individual target.
Social bullying-harm someone’s social reputation or cause humiliation.
Cyber Bully-online social media
Name one reason why someone might be a bully.
Sometimes bullies don't know how to be a good friend; sometimes bullies have something bad going on at home, so they take it out on other people; sometimes bullies feel bad about themselves so it makes them feel better to make other people feel bad; sometimes they think it's okay to pick on someone who is different; Often bullies like feeling powerful.
Name two good things to do or say when you feel angry or upset.
Walk away, take deep breaths, listen to calming music, read a book, talk to a friend or family member, journal or relax your body.