Definitions
An emotion that we experience when someone does something that we do not like. This emotion lives in our downstairs brain.
What is anger?
Not everyone gets angry. True or False. Why?
False Everyone gets angry. It is ok to get angry. It is important that you handle it in an appropriate manner.
It is ok to express anger.
What is true? This should always be done in an appropriate manner. Discuss ways.
Being present and focused on what is happening in that moment is called
What is mindfulness
Our feelings are important because they help us deal with situations every day. True or False? Why?
What is true? Our feelings are made to be felt, explored, understood and released in a positive manner.
How do we use self control when we are angry?
We use coping skills like walking away, finding something relaxing to do, or taking a deep breathe.
If you are always angry, people will not want to be around you. True or False? Why?
What is true
The most common thing one can do when he becomes angry is_____. This gives you time to calm down.
Count to ten or take a breathe.
What are some appropriate ways of calming down?
Name some ways of calming down
It is okay to say you are happy even when you are behaving and feeling upset. True or False?
What is false?
What is one way to show anger in a bad way.
temper tantrum, hurting others
Getting really angry about things can leave you feeling out of control. True or False? Why?
What is true
A way to calm yourself when you are feeling angry or overwhelmed.
What is take deep breaths.
What is visualizing? This can be used to help you calm down. (think of your safe place)
What is thinking about positive things or thinking about things that make you happy (vacation, person, etc.)
It is healthy for someone to be angry. True or False
What is true. A HEALTHY expression of anger allows others to know how we feel and helps to resolve conflicts or problems. We all experience anger.
Who can you go to when you are angry or stressed?
parents, teachers, trusted adult
The only way to get people to listen to me is to raise my voice above theirs. If I don't do this, people won't listen. True or False? Why?
What is false
What type of behavior is inappropriate when expressing your anger?
Examples
Give two inappropriate ways of dealing with anger.
Examples. Why are they inappropriate?
If someone hurts my feelings or does something to make me upset, I should.....
Examples.
Why should we talk about our stress and not keep it inside?
If we do not talk about our stress it can lead to big anger feelings and angry actions that might get us in trouble.
Taking time to ourselves helps calm down when we feel like we are out of control. True or False? Why?
What is true?
Choosing to handle our anger in an inappropriate way like yelling, slamming doors, hitting someone, etc. are all negative decisions. When we choose to make these choices, we have _____.
What is consequence?
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings and emotions. What are examples of the hidden feelings?
Sadness, fear. How could you appropriately express those emotions instead of anger?
How do downstairs feelings (anger,sadness, fear) feel in your body?
Examples.