Frustration/Anger

Feelings

100

What is another feeling word for frustration?

mad, annoyed, irritated, upset, anger, stress

200

What does it mean to be frustrated?

answers will vary

300

What are some body signs you are frustrated?

shaking hands, fists, hot, red face, quick breathing, racing heartbeat 

400

How can you tell someone you are frustrated in an appropriate way?

"I feel frustrated becayse...."

500

What is a negative way to show you are frustrated?

yelling, kicking, mean 

Triggers

100

Name 1 thing that makes you feel frustrated. 

any

200

Tell me a reason for why something frustrates you.

any

300

Tell me something your family members do to make you feel frustrated.

any

400

What is something a friend does that makes you feel frustrated?

any

500

What is something your teacher does that makes you feel frustrated?

any

Primary Emotions

100

What other feeling might you have if you are told your caregiver cannot play with you right now?

sad, upset, disappointed

200

What other feeling might you feel if you lose a game?

disappointed, sad, 

300

What other feeling might you feel if your internet stops working in the middle of class?

stressed, worried, nervous

400

What other feeling might you feel if you cannot find something you need?

worried, nervous, anxious

500

What other feeling might you feel if you get a bad grade on a test or assignment?

disappointed, embarrassed, worried, sad

Coping Skills

100

Is it a healthy or unhealthy coping skill to scream at the top of your lungs when you are angry or frustrated?

Unhealthy/Negative

200

Name 2 healthy coping skills you can use when you are frustrated or angry.

answers will vary

300

Do you think you need help with our anger and frustration? why or why not?

answers will vary 

400

Name a person or a place that helps you to calm down when you are angry or frustrated.

answers will vary

500

Name a coping skill you have seen someone else use to calm their frustration or anger. 

answers will vary

Healthy and Unhealthy Self-Talk

100

"I can handle this. I need to walk away and take some deep breaths before I deal with this."

Healthy

200

"This stinks!!!! This is so not fair! I am NOT going to chill out."

Not healthy 

300

"This always happens to me! I am bad luck!"

Unhealthy 

400

"this is not what i want to happen, but I can relax and solve this problem."

healthy 

500

"this problem seems big, so I can ask my caregiver or an adult for help. I will do this instead of yelling."

Healthy