Anger
Something that causes me to feel angry is called a ________
Trigger
True or False: If something frustrates me, I should just give up, because it is obviously too hard for me.
False: sometimes taking a break and coming back to something later when it frustrates us is a good way to cope with this feeling.
You have soccer practice, a school project, and a family event all in the same day. You feel stressed and don't know how to fit everything in. What should you do to manage your time and responsibilities?
Decide which tasks take priority and what is most important to you. Eliminate tasks that don't absolutely have to be done today.
Something that helps me to calm down when I am feeling upset is....
removing myself from the situation
going outside
taking a walk, or exercising
etc
When I feel angry, I can apply a _________ to help me to feel better.
coping skill
I am having a hard time with my homework, and I have spent an hour trying to figure it out, but I still don't understand. What should I do?
Take a break and come back to it later. If it really has been an hour, perhaps asking the teacher for help the next day would be best. Ask a grown up or a friend for help.
Your group has a project due next week, but no one has made a plan. Some teammates are waiting for direction, while others are unsure of their tasks. What should you do to help your group stay organized?
Review with the group what all needs to get done and then help everyone find one part of the plan to complete themselves.
I am feeling angry, and my friend tells me to just CALM DOWN. Is that helpful to you?
Sometimes being told to calm down can actually make someone feel more upset. Sometimes giving people some space or asking if they would like to talk about it is more helpful.
I may notice _______ in my body when I am becoming upset.
Clenching fist or jaw, face feeling hot or turning red, fast heartbeat, etc
I come home from school to find that my siblings or family members have eaten all of my favorite snacks. I am so hungry, but there is nothing I want to eat. What do I do.
Get a drink and be flexible. Think about trying something new or different than your usual. You may be surprised at how much you like it.
True or False: When I am feeling angry with someone, I should talk to them right away.
False, taking time to process how we are feeling is helpful when we are upset, to avoid saying hurtful things or things that we don't mean when we are angry.
I am patiently waiting in line for lunch when another student cuts in front of me. What should I do?
Ask the other student nicely to please not cut in front of everyone else. Ask a teacher for help. Try to not become too upset, it is just one more person.
True or False: Anger is what is called a secondary emotion, because it usually follows another emotion, such as guilt, shame, fear, or frustration.
True, there are usually other feelings that lie beneath our anger.
You told your best friend the name of your crush, and now somehow, everyone is talking about it and teasing me. What should I do?
Talk to my friend once I am calm and ask why they would share my secret. Try to remain calm and not let others embarrass me. It is perfectly normal and ok to have a crush on someone.