Anger Management
Name one physical symptom you feel when you are getting angry.
Racing heart, labored breathing, clenching fists, heat rising to face, etc.
Name one way to practice mindfulness.
Meditation, guided imagery, writing, drawing, deep breathing, etc.
What is one thing you can do if you are angry with another student?
Walk away, ignore them, ask teacher for help.
You find an iphone in your classroom and no one is around. What SHOULD you do?
Turn it into the office or teacher. Return it to owner if you know whose it is.
Name one goal you have for yourself at school this year.
Increase grades, behavior, attendance, make a team, join a club, etc.
True or False: Other people have the power to make us angry.
FALSE
What is mindfulness?
Our ability to pay attention to the present moment with curiosity and without judgement.
What are 2 coping skills you can use when you are disappointed?
Talk to a friend, journal, have a positive outlook, set a new goal, etc.
Your friend has had lots of bruises lately and seems afraid to go home. What SHOULD you do?
Make sure she is okay. Ask if there is anything she needs, etc.
Name one personal goal.
Improving in any area.
TRUE or FALSE: Anger is bad.
False. Anger is normal. We just need to handle it appropriately.
True or False: We are being mindful when we are watching television and working on our homework at the same time.
FALSE
What is "self-talk" and how can we use it?
Self-talk is the message that we send to ourselves. We can make them positive and they will help us. If we have negative self-talk it will have a negative effect.
Your friend's parent picks you up to go somewhere and is visibly drunk.
Do not get in the car with them.
Why is it important to set goals?
Keeps us on track and accountable, helps us achieve.
What is one thing that can happen if we do not deal with our anger?
It gets worse. We get bitter. We start feeling bad about ourselves.
Give an example of how you can use mindfulness in your daily life.
Calm down, improve sleep, clear your mind, etc.
What is a coping skill?
Coping strategies refer to the specific efforts, both behavioral and psychological, that people employ to master, tolerate, reduce, or minimize stressful events
Your best friend has been talking alot about suicide lately, but has asked you not to tell anyone.
Tell someone.
Name one goal you have for yourself in 5 years.
College, work, etc.
How do you know if you have an anger problem?
If it is interfering with your daily life (school, work, community.)
If you are angry all the time.
You explode easily.
Demonstrate a mindfulness activity.
Draw, write, deep breathe, meditate, etc.
Name 3 coping skills for anger.
Your friends are posting mean things about a kid at school on social media.
Tell them it is wrong. Do not participate, etc.
What is a S.M.A.R.T. goal?
S- Specific
M-Measurable
A-Achievable
R-Relevant
T-Time Bound