Terms/Definitions
The name of the skill to verbally express one’s thought, feelings, and emotions
Communication Skills
What do you call taking time away from the situation that made you mad?
Taking a break or cooling down.
Janet‘s brother punchers her arm ➡️ Janet hits her brother back ➡️ _____________?
Janet and her brother both get into trouble
True or False: Everyone has the same triggers.
False, anything can be a trigger, but not everyone will react the same.
What is a consequence for not doing your homework?
Bad grades, get in trouble with the teacher, get a call home from school
When someone chooses not to hit another back, that person is remaining in ___________.
What is control
True or False. Learning about what makes you feel angry can help you get less angry next time
True
In the school setting:
Tyler pokes Jordan in the eye ➡️ ____________ ➡️ Tyler gets suspended from school for three days
Jordan walked away and communicated with his teacher
Name three triggers
To each their own
What is a consequence for hitting your sibling?
They could get hurt, you could get hurt, grounded, time out...
This is something a person uses to help deal with their emotions in order to feel better, happier, calmer, etc
Coping skills
Name two UNhealthy coping skills
What is punch, hit, kick, name-call, have a temper tantrum, etc
Using de-escalation communication skills:
Tommy’s brother took the TV remote out of his hand ➡️ ___________ ➡️ ______________
Let’s review the answer
What are three anger management skills/techniques?
let’s review the answers
What is a consequence if you yell at a friend?
They might not want to be your friend anymore, they may cry, you could get in trouble by an adult, you could feel guilty...
The name of the skills that add to and resolve situations
What is escalation and de-escalation skills
What are 2 positive things you do to calm down when you are angry
breathing, relaxing, movies, games, getting a drink, talking it out, taking a break, mindfulness, listening to music etc.
Why do we use and review boxes?
To become aware of how our actions lead to desired and undesired outcomes
What type of behaviors are inappropriate when expressing anger. Give two examples
Stomping feet, yelling, screaming, etc
What is a consequence of doing something impulsive when angry - which means if you do something without thinking about it first when you're angry?
Someone could get hurt, you could get hurt, the situation may not be safe, you might say something you don't mean, you could hurt someone's feelings, or get in trouble...
It's important to know how to use self-control so you are able to make good decisions when you are upset at someone/something. Self control keeps your anger "in check."
When something is bothering me I can say...
Please stop, I don't like that, that hurts my feelings, I am getting upset, I need to take a break
Create your own correct scenario of using the two following skills: (1) Escalation communication and (2) De-escalation action/behavior
Let’s review the answer
Name three internal (things we can’t see) symptoms of anger
Racing thoughts, upset stomach, black outs, heartbeat increases, nausea, anxiety, feeling hot etc.
Name 3 consequences for losing your temper?
Grounded, lose privileges, lose electronics, go to your room, get yelled at, miss out on fun opportunities.