Yes or No
Is anger a normal emotion?
Yes, Anger is perfectly normal and should not be bottled up.
Can a time out even if we don't want to go to time out help our anger?
Yes, often removing ourselves from our source of anger can let us calm down and communicate better.
True or False? Everyone experiences anger at times.
True, anger is a normal experience and should not be completely avoided as avoiding anger can also be bad too.
Act out losing a game after trying very hard and feeling frustrated. How would you handle this with an appropriate coping skill
Take deep breaths and use positive self-talk before responding
Is yelling the best way to solve a conflict?
No, yelling is bad for communication and can damage your friendships if we say things we don't mean to someone we care for.
Yes or No? Can you control your actions
Yes or No? Can you always control your emotions?
Yes, you can control your actions even if you cannot always control your emotions. That's why coping skills are important as they let us control how we react to strong emotions
True or False? Counting to ten gives your brain time to calm down.
True, this is one of many coping skills you can use to help yourself calm down.
Act out what you would do if a classmate teases you in front of others. how would you handle this in a calm way?
Walk away or use calm, respectful words to express how you feel.
Can walking away be a healthy choice when we feel angry?
Yes! walking away can be a great choice, as when we come back to a disagreement at a later time we can communicate better
Name 2 different Body signs you feel when angry
Fast heartbeat
Tight muscles or fists.
Grinding teeth
Increased temperature
Flushed (red) skin
True or False? Breaking objects is a healthy way to release anger.
False, breaking objects can hurt yourself, other people, and is not appropriate behavior.
Act out being told no when you really wanted to do something. What coping skill would you choose in this situation?
Counting to 10 and respecting their answer.
Is it important to think before reacting when upset?
Yes, it's important to think before reacting when upset. If we don't stop to think we may do something we regret or hurt someone important to us.
Say the definition of Mediation
and name someone who could help you with a conflict.
Having a neutral person help solve a disagreement.
Parents
Staff
Someone who is not involved in the conflict or argument
True or false? Positive coping skills are healthy for you?
True, Positive coping skills are healthy for us, Negative coping skills while they help with bad emotions can be unhealthy.
Act out your parents told you no to getting your favorite dinner. What coping skill would you use if this happened?
Going to your room to calm down and respecting their choice.
Should you ignore your anger completely and pretend it is not there?
No, ignoring your anger is bad as eventually your anger will come out all at once.
Name 3 different Coping skills
Taking a break
Listening to music
Taking a nap
Going outside/ to the beach
True or False? Does practicing coping skills make them easier to use later?
True, using your coping skills often makes then easier to use. If we use them enough, we will do our coping skills without even thinking about them.
Act out that a peer broke your backpack when they pulled theirs off the hook. How would handle this situation?
Talk to them respectfully and ask them to be more careful. Get a mediator/staff. Walk away and talk to them later.