Leadership
Being a leader is important because...
It builds self-esteem, you help others, etc
What is Impulse Control ?
Impulse control is being in control of your body, for example pausing and not acting on your thoughts.
This technique involves taking slow, deep breaths to calm down when you're angry.
What is deep breathing?
Healthy communication is important because..
It builds healthy relationships, helps us to feel heard, etc.
What are some behaviors of setting a good example?
Listening, being honest, helping other etc.
This technique involves stopping and thinking before you act on an impulse.
What is taking a pause?
This is a physical activity you can do to help release anger in a healthy way.
What is exercising?
This type of body language, like nodding and eye contact, is important in communication.
Non-verbal communication
True or False
A leader takes all the credit for doing something good and none of the credit for doing something wrong.
False
This is a coping skills is where you distract yourself with a different activity to avoid acting on an impulse.
Distraction coping skills such as guided mediation, talking to a friend, going for a walk etc.
Before reacting in anger, it's helpful to do this ...
Counting to ten, talk to an adult, journal etc.
When expressing your feelings, it's helpful to use these types of statements to avoid blaming others.
"I" statements
Provide an example of when you were a leader.
Example
Rewarding yourself for successfully controlling an impulse can help reinforce this kind of behavior.
What is positive reinforcement?
Talking to a friend or therapist about your feelings is an example of this kind of strategy for managing anger.
Seeking support
Give an "I" statement to express you don't like it when your friend takes your items.
I feel frustrated when you take my things, because I don't know where they are, I need you to ask first.