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Anger
Coping Skills
I-Statements
Emotions
What Does It Look Like?
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What is anger?
A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
100
What is an example of a negative coping skill?
Fighting, yelling at someone, running away, drinking/doing drugs, etc.
100
You're playing basketball and your friends don't want to pass you the ball.
I feel _______, when you _________, because ________, and I would like _________.
100
You get pulled over for speeding.
Guilty, scared, annoyed. Any others?
100
What does anger look like?
Show me what being angry looks like.
200
What does anger feel like?
Discuss.
200
What is an example of a positive coping skill?
Positive self-talk, bubble talk, counting to ten, taking space, using a stress ball, exercise, etc.
200
What does anger sound like?
Thanks!
300
What is a warning sign you are getting angry?
Sweating, clenched fists, heart racing, tense muscles, clenched jaw, pacing, talking to yourself, etc.
300
What is pleasant imagery?
Creating a peaceful/calming picture in your mind and focusing on it.
300
Your peer is upset about something and calls you a mean name.
I feel _________, when you ________, because ________, I would like _________.
300
A peer is trying to talk to you in class. The teacher gives both of you a consequence.
Discuss. (Annoyed, upset, angry?)
300
What does it mean when we say that anger is a mask?
At times, we mask other emotions (such as sadness or fear) with anger because it is easier or more "acceptable" in some cultures.
400
What is a trigger?
Something that makes you upset/angry.
400
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
The tightening and loosening of various muscle groups in your body to relieve stress and tension.
400
What does it look like when you're in control of your anger?
Thanks for sharing
500
How can you let someone know that you are angry?
I-Statements and calm communication
500
What is a coping skill that you can use at home?
Music, going for a walk, exercise, going to your room, talking on the phone, watching a funny movie, going for a drive.
500
Which comes first in the anger cycle? Feelings, thoughts, or behaviors?
Thoughts