What is Anger?
Anger is ______
An emotion we feel that is brought on or activated by someone or something we feel did us wrong.
True or False: Anger needs to be suppressed to be managed.
False. Suppression can make us have even more anger later
What can cause us to feel our anger activate?
Being tired & hungry
Feelings- like frustration, being left out or ignored, stress, hormones, helplessness, disagreements, no self control
Past events
What is it called when we use certain tools or techniques to calm down when we are feeling angry HINT: starts with a c
Coping Skills /Anger Management
Name a superhero character known for their anger issues.
The Hulk.
It is ____ to have anger. It is ___ to take it out on others.
OKAY, NOT OKAY
True or False: Anger is uncontrollable.
False. Anger can be managed with strategies and self-awareness.
What is something we can do in the morning BEFORE class starts to proactively prevent anger?
Eat a good breakfast
Name or demonstrate one breathing technique to help with anger
Smell the flowers, blow out the candle, Figure 8, etc.
What emotion can long term anger lead to?
Depression
Our bodies show us physical signs that we might be feeling angry. Name one of them:
Clenched fists, increased heart rate, urge to kick/punch, urge to yell, clench our jaw, stomach ache ,sweating, shaking etc...
True or False: It's totally GOOD & HEALTHY if you don't feel anger ever.
False. Not feeling anger can mean we're not in touch with our emotions.
What is something we can do at NIGHT at home to proactively prevent anger?
Get enough sleep!
What is one thing we can do in school if we are feeling angry & a solution DOES NOT seem possible?
Walk away / take a break from the situation to cool down and think more clearly (like asking your teacher to use the bathroom)
What emotion is most commonly confused for anger *BONUS POINTS FOR WHY*
ANXIETY
Who does ANGER hurt the most?
Ourselves
True or False: Being angry and being assertive are the same thing.
False. Being assertive involves clear, respectful communication without aggression.
Does anger always come from the outside?
No, sometimes it comes from inside of us. We get angry at ourselves for not living up to our own expectations.
What is one way of EXPRESSING anger in a way that does't hurt yourself or others?
Ripping up your own scrap paper, punching a pillow, getting creative, & venting to a trusted person
Name one way controlled anger can be useful.
Sports, passion for success, protecting others, brings out the leader in you etc.
Anger usually is hiding another emotion underneath it. Name an EMOTION that can lead to anger.
Fear, sadness, frustration, hurt, disappointment, etc.
True or False: People who get angry are always aggressive.
False. Anger and aggression are not the same; anger can be expressed in non-aggressive ways.
Anger triggers the _____ or _____ response.
FIGHT OR FLIGHT
What can we do to recognize our anger BEFORE it escalates?
Pay attention to the physical signs of anger, then use coping skills to bring us back to being calm
What is one thing that can happen if we don't control our anger?
Taking it out on the wrong people, getting in trouble at school or at home, consequences for our actions, losing our friends, hurting others, hurting ourselves