Know Your Anger
What is anger?
An emotion
What is an anger trigger?
Something that causes you to become angry or frustrated.
Name one healthy way to calm yourself when angry.
Deep breathing
Who is responsible for your actions when you're angry?
You are
What type of statement can help you express your feelings without blaming someone?
An “I” statement.
Name one physical sign that you are becoming angry.
Clenched fists, racing heart, tense muscles, sweating, etc.
Name one common anger trigger for teenagers.
Being disrespected, arguing, being told “no,” stress, bullying, etc.
What does taking a timeout mean?
Taking space to calm down before responding.
What can happen when you react without thinking?
You can make the situation worse or face consequences.
Complete this sentence: “I feel ______ when…”
Answers will vary.
True or False: Feeling angry automatically means you have to act aggressively.
False
True or False: Everyone has the exact same anger triggers.
False
How can exercise help when you're angry?
It can release tension and help your body calm down
True or False: Being angry gives you permission to hurt someone.
False
Which is better?
A. “You always make me mad!”
B. “I feel frustrated when I'm interrupted.”
B
Why is it important to recognize anger early?
It gives you a chance to calm down before your behavior gets worse
Why is it helpful to know your personal triggers?
You can prepare for them and choose a healthier response.
Why can taking deep breaths help with anger?
It can slow your body's stress response and help you think more clearly.
What is the difference between a reaction and a response?
A reaction can happen automatically; a response involves thinking and choosing how to act.
Why is listening important during an argument?
It helps you understand the other person's perspective and can prevent the conflict from escalating.
What is the difference between feeling angry and acting aggressively?
Anger is an emotion; aggression is a behavior or action.
Scenario: Someone makes a disrespectful comment about you in front of your friends. What could you do instead of fighting?
Walk away, take a breath, ask them to stop, or talk to staff.
You are extremely angry during an argument. Give three things you could do to calm yourself.
Take deep breaths, walk away, count, exercise, talk to someone, or take a timeout.
Scenario: Someone pushes your buttons and you feel like fighting. What is the strongest choice?
Control your behavior, create space, and use a safe/healthy response instead of fighting.
Scenario: You disagree with someone and you're getting angry. Give an example of a respectful response.
“I disagree, but I can talk about it without yelling,” or another appropriate response.