Anger
Name one thing that makes you angry.
Different things make different people angry.
What is one way you have recently reacted in anger?
There is no wrong answer!
We all react differently to anger. The trick is to do it in a healthy way!
You and your friend are playing a game and have different ideas about the rules. You have the impulse to yell at your friend
Your friend might feel upset.
Name a situation that makes you angry?
No wrong answer!
What is one thing that helps you when you're feeling angry?
No wrong answer but you can try taking deep breaths, drawing, or exercising.
What is the first thing you notice in your body when you start to feel angry.
There is no wrong answer! Maybe you feel hot, or your face gets flushed. Maybe your fists clench or your jaw gets tight. Your body is unique, just like your anger is unique!
What is a productive way to react to a situation that makes you feel angry?
TALK ABOUT IT!
Take a breath, step back, think "what could I do differently?", and TALK ABOUT IT.
You are pouring yourself a glass of juice and have the impulse to pour it to the very top.
You might spill it and make a mess.
What is something you do that makes your sibling(s) angry?
No wrong answer.
What is one thing that helps you when you feel sad?
No wrong answer but if we talk about the situation with a friend or family member it may help us feel better.
This word means a little bit angry.
Frustrated or annoyed.
Can you come up with a different word that works?
What is a negative reaction to anger?
Hurting others with words or actions.
You have a ton of homework but are not in the mood to do it. You have the impulse to just ignore it.
You might get a bad grade. You might not understand the work because you are not practicing it.
Tell a time you reacted in anger and what happened after.
No wrong answer.
List three things that help you calm down when you are FURIOUS?
Deep breaths, yoga, reading, exercising, listening to music...no wrong answer as long as it's productive and positive!
This word means VERY angry.
Furious. Raging.
Can you come up with another word that works?
Tell a time you've seen someone react to anger in a non-productive way?
There is no wrong answer--let's discuss what could have been done differently.
You need to tell your mom something but she is on the phone. You have the impulse to interrupt her.
She might get upset with you.
How do you feel when you have negative consequence ?
No wrong answer.
What are some "warning signs" that you experience in your body that tell you that you are starting to feel angry?
Heart beating fast, clenched fists, face feeling hot, headache, sweating, difficulty breathing, body shaking
What is anger?
Anger is feeling a heightened state of negative emotions. Disappointment, sadness, and embarrassment are feelings people sometimes experience with anger.
Tell a time you have seen others react to anger?
How do you wish they handled it? Answer that and double your points!
Your teacher is asking a question and you know the answer. you have the impulse to shout out the answer.
You might disrupt and distract the class. Your teacher might feel upset or frustrated. You might get in trouble.
What things make your parents angry?
No wrong answer.
Who can you talk to when you're feeling big emotions?
Parents, Teachers, Siblings, Friends, Other Family, Therapist!
What is the opposite of anger?
Calm. Relaxed.
Tell a time YOU reacted to anger in a non-productive way.
Tell what YOU could have done differently.
You see a toy on a student's desk that you like. You have the impulse to take it and play with it.
The other student might feel upset. You might get in trouble.
List the things that make you the most mad.
No wrong answer.
How can knowing your triggers help you avoid getting too angry?
What can you do to help yourself be a calm and when you're feeling upset?
Take breaks to calm down before you talk or act, help others when you notice they are feeling sad, ignore or walk away from others who are engaging in negative behaviors, USE COPING SKILLS WHEN YOU ARE FEELING ANGRY