Anger Management
What is another word or emotion for angry?
Mad
Coping skills main purpose is
To calm you down and help you feel better
Saying please, thank you and excuse me are called using...
Manners
What kind of voice should you use when you are inside a library?
A quiet voice/whispering
Another word for feelings is
Emotions
These are examples of how your body may look and feel when you feel very angry
Red face, sweat, clenched fists, angry facial expression
Writing in a journal or coloring are examples of coping skills that you can use where?
At home
When talking with other people it is important to be respectful, listen politely, or be mean and not listen to them?
It is important to be respectful and listen politely to others when talking.
Can you communicate with someone without using your words/talking?
Yes! This is called non-verbal communication
Name 5 different emotions
Happy, sad, mad, frustrated, excited, angry, surprised, confused, upset, guilty, nervous
What is an example of something that would make you feel angry?
Someone being mean, not sharing a toy, someone taking your stuff, someone not letting you play a game with them
What are other examples of good coping skills to use to feel better and calm down?
Write in a journal, color, do arts and crafts, play outside or on the playground, take space, take a deep breath, tell someone how you feel, play a game, talk to a friend or an adult, or take a break.
You and your friend made plans for the weekend but then that day he/she tells you that something came up and they can't hangout anymore. What should you do?
Make plans for another day that works better.
Name some examples of non verbal communication
Body language, facial expressions, eye contact
Is it better to not tell anyone how you are feeling or tell a friend or an adult how you feel?
It is important to tell someone how you are feeling to talk about it with someone else
When you are angry, upset, or frustrated does this only affect you or does it also affect other people?
This affects you and other people
Can you use coping skills for small or big problems?
Both! You can use different coping skills for small problems vs. big problems. A coping skill for a small problem can be to take space/walk away, and a coping skill for a big problem can be to write in your journal or talk to someone about how you are feeling and ask for help.
Name 3 qualities in a good friend
They are fun to be with, share with you, nice, kind, you can talk to them, they play with you
This is an important part of communication, when someone is talking, someone else is..
Listening
They might be crying, have a red face, be quiet, sitting alone
Making bad choices when angry can lead to multiple
Consequences
Think of an example of a small problem vs. a big problem.
(This can be different for everyone!)
What is your example of a small problem vs. a big problem?
Understanding and feeling what others are feeling is
Having empathy
When answering a question or talking to someone you need to use a
Respectful tone
If you are having a bad day, what is something you can do to feel better?
Use a coping skill, talk to a family member or friend, watch a movie, read a book, play a game, listen to music, go outside