True or False
Coping Skills
Choices
100

True or False, Anger is a bad emotion.

FALSE! Anger is normal. It is how you handle your anger that matters.

100

What is something you can say to yourself when angry?

Open answer.


Some examples: 

"Everything will be okay"

"I will be okay"

"Take a deep breath"

"I can handle this"

100

If someone says something mean to me, how can I respond?

Walking away

Tell them calmly to leave you alone

Ignore them

200

True or False: Exercise or moving the body can help with anger

TRUE! Exercise can help us release anger or tension in the body. 

200

How can I calm down if I become annoyed or frustrated at school?

Open answer.

Some examples:

Take a deep breath 

Get a drink of water

Take a break 

Ask someone for help

200

If you are frustrated with schoolwork, what can you do?

Ask for help 

Try again later

Take a break 


300

True or False: Anger can affect my body.

True! Anger can cause a lot of stress and can affect your body.

300

How do I know I am starting to become angry?

(There is no right or wrong answer.)

Open answer.

Examples:

I begin to feel hot 

I start to feel annoyed 

I start to notice my heart beat faster

300

If I feel like yelling or saying something mean, what can I do?

I can 

walk away from the situation

Take 3 deep breaths

Count up to 20

Take a break and come back when I am calm.