Anger Management Skills
Name one anger management skill.
Talk through feelings
Take a break
Deep breathing
Exercise
Thinking of consequences
Visualization (Imagine something relaxing)
A positive way to chill out is to a) hit someone; b) take a deep breath; or c) break a glass.
b) take a deep breath
True or False. What makes one person angry makes everyone else angry.
False: While some things commonly make people angry, others are unique to each person.
Give an example of an anger trigger.
Common ones include being insulted, having personal space violated, being ignored, being lied to, etc.
Name one warning sign of anger.
Common examples are yelling, throwing things, angry words, glaring, fists clenching, face turning red.
True
A positive way to chill when angry is: a) talking with a friend; b) punching a wall; or c) throwing things.
A) Talking with a friend
True or False. When you are already angry it's easier to become more angry at small things.
True
What is a trigger?
Something that creates an emotional or behavioral response.
True or False: All signs of anger are physical.
False. Some are emotional and some are behavioral.
True or False. Learning the signs of anger early can help you change the situation before you get too angry.
True.
A positive way to chill is to a) participate in sports; b) scream at someone; or c) break something.
A) Participate in sports
True or False: Anger does not have any secondary emotions.
False: Anger may also appear when we are disappointed, sad, tired, and many other emotions.
How soon should you recognize triggers of anger?
As early as possible. This give us the best chance of using a coping skill.
Name 3 physical signs of anger.
Sweating, feeling sick, feeling hot, body shaking, or breathing heavily.
Discuss a situation and how you could use at least 2 coping skills for anger.
Example: A teacher says something that makes you angry. You could use visualization to calm down, go to the restroom to take a break, or take deep breaths.
A positive way to chill when angry is a) watch a favorite tv show; b) take out your anger on someone else by being a bully; c) not do your homework.
a) Watch a favorite tv show
When is anger bad vs. good?
Anger is bad when it is unwarranted, violent, hurts others, hurts yourself, makes things worse, and/or is uncontrolled.
Anger is good when it is justified, is handled well, doesn't take control of you but you control it, and/or has growth from the outcome.
True or False. People may not realize something is a trigger.
true.
Name 3 non-physical signs of anger.
Getting quiet, shouting, easily annoyed, not being able to think straight, try bothering others, threatening others, wanting to cry
Name two benefits of exercising to calm anger.
Releases chemicals from the brain that promote relaxation.
Distracts you from anger.
Releases muscles tension from the body in a healthy way.
A positive way to chill when you are angry is a) listen to music; b) run away; or c) skipping school
a) listen to music
Name at least 3 ways anger can get you in trouble if not handled appropriately.
Fighting, getting suspended, getting in trouble with the law, getting in trouble with family...
Give an example of three anger triggers.
Common ones include being threatened, receiving unfair treatment, being yelled at, etc.
Name two types of anger signs.
Behavioral and emotional.