Physical Signs of anger
What changes does it cause to your heart beat?
Anger makes your heart race and beat faster.
What are deep breaths?
In through your nose and out through your mouth slowly.
What are negative way we handle anger verbally?
Yell/shout, cursing, saying things we don't mean, name calling, threats, argue
At the playground
losing a game, missing a turn, no friends, not finding an activity, playing rough, pushing/pulling
True/false: It is okay to be angry
True: Anger is a normal emotion that everyone experiences. The way that we deal with anger is what can cause consequences.
What changes does anger cause to your body temperature?
Sweating, feeling hot/fire, and wet palms.
How can you use the calming corner to help you manage your anger inside the classroom?
Draw, read, color, write, music, fidget toys, stress ball, etc.
What are negative ways we express anger physically?
Hitting, fighting, punching walls, breaking items, slamming door, throwing items.
At home
siblings touching my things, chores, grounded, bedtime, being told no
True/false: All people handle their anger in the same way.
False: Everyone deals with anger a different way.
How does anger affect your muscles?
Tense body, fists, tightness in your chest, jaw clench, mean mug.
Give 3 examples of ways you can manage your anger physically.
Running, playing a sport/ workout, yoga, dancing, boxing, etc.
What does it mean to not take accountability?
Blame others for our actions, believe it's someone else's fault, refuse to hear others
Inside the classroom
being told no, rumors, too much work, a subject I don't like, cranky, bad grade, getting in trouble
True/false: Self talk can be used as a positive coping skill to anger.
True: Self talk can help you calm down and control your anger.
How does anger affect your fight or flight?
Shut down, shaking, pacing back and forth.
How can you use your communication skills to manage your anger?
Talk to someone (friends, family, teachers, mentors, counselor)
Express your feelings to someone you know and trust.
Road rage, physical violence, end up hurt, hurt someone else, commit a crime, bad health, broken relationships, court orders anger management
Before you act
think
True/false: Anger is the same thing as aggression.
False: While anger is a feeling/emotion, aggression is the behavior or action taken (what you do) that is hostile, destructive, and or violent.