Anger Management
How do we know when we are getting angry?
Know your triggers, feel it in the body
Who can we talk to about our feelings?
family, teachers, friends
What is compromise?
Situation: your family wants to go to church on Sunday, but you don't want to go. What is a good response to this situation?
Fill in the Blank. ____
What are some ways that we can control our anger?
How do we know how we are feeling?
Pay attention to our bodies and our thoughts.
What are some situations where we can compromise?
Playing with friends, at school, with out families.
Situation: Your parents want to take you to a restaurant that you have never been to before. How does this make you feel?
Fill in the blank. ___
Why is screaming and shutting down a bad response when we don't get our way or we are upset?
It is unfair to everyone else, we are not compromising, we are being selfish
How can we talk about our feelings?
"Mom, I'm really upset right now about ___. This is making me feel ___."
How can we begin to compromise with our family members? Give an example.
Fill in the blank ___.
Situation: Your brother has done something to upset you. How do you respond?
Identify your feeling, get to a quiet place, practice deep breathing
What are some situations that cause you to shut down, scream, and become upset?
Fill in the blank. _________
Is it okay to ask for help when we are feeling upset?
Yes, of course!
Is it fair to become upset, scream, and refuse to do anything because you do not want to do something that everyone else does want to do?
No, this is not fair.
What are some qualities of a big brother or big sister?
Brave, role model, teacher, patient, kind, considerate, loving.
Who's responsible for our emotions and behaviors?
Only ourselves.
Why is it difficult to talk about how we are feeling?
Fill in the Blank. _____
True or False: Sometimes we have to do things that we do not want to do.
True
What does considerate mean?
Showing careful thought so that we do not hurt or bother others.