Anger
Name one thing that makes you angry.
There is no wrong answer!
What is one way you have recently reacted in anger?
We all react differently to anger. The trick is to do it in a healthy way!
You and your friend are playing a game and have different ideas about the rules. You have the impulse to yell at your friend
Your friend might be upset
What is something that has made you angry recently?
How did you resolve the issue?
What is one thing that helps you when you're feeling angry?
Talking about it, exercise, writing about the situation, calling/texting a friend, going outside
What is the first thing you notice in your body when you start to feel angry.
Maybe you feel hot, or your face gets flushed. Maybe your fists clench or your jaw gets tight. Your body is unique, just like your anger is unique!
What is a productive way to react to a situation that makes you feel angry?
TALK ABOUT IT!
Take a breath, step back, think "what could I do differently?", and TALK ABOUT IT.
You are pouring yourself a glass of juice and have the impulse to pour it to the very top.
You might spill it.
What is something that makes your sibling(s) angry?
Do you overreact or do you tell your sibling you are angry?
What is one thing that helps you when you feel sad?
Our parents, our friends, reading a book, watching TV, listening to music
This word means a little bit angry.
Frustrated, Irritated, Annoyed.
Come up with a different word that works?
What is a negative reaction to anger?
Hurting others with words or physical contact. Refusing to discuss the issue at hand.
You have a ton of homework but are not in the mood to do it. You have the impulse to just ignore it.
You might get a bad grade.
Tell a time you reacted in anger and got in trouble for it.
Tell a way you could have handled that anger differently.
Breaths, yoga, reading, exercising, listening to music...no wrong answer as long as it's productive and positive!
This word means VERY angry.
Furious. Enraged.
Can you come up with another word that works?
Tell a time you've seen someone else react to anger in a non-productive way?
Let's discuss what could have been done differently.
You need to tell your mom something but she is on the phone. You have the impulse to interrupt her.
She might get upset with you.
How do you feel when you get punished and what was it for?
Do you feel the punishment was justified?
How long of a break should you take when you are feeling REALLY mad?
20 minutes! Science says the brain needs 20 minutes to fully calm down. It's a good idea to take a 20 minute break before talking about things with parents or friends or siblings.
What is anger?
Anger is often preceded by a lesser emotion. Disappointment, sadness, and embarrassment are all examples of what can lead to anger.
Tell a time you have seen your parents react to anger?
How do you wish they handled it?
Your teacher is asking a question and you know the answer. You have the impulse to shout out the answer.
You might get in trouble and other student's may get upset because they also knew the correct answer.
What things make your parents angry?
Name something you can do to help eliminate these triggers for them.
Who can you talk to when you're feeling big emotions?
Parents, Teachers, Siblings, Friends, Other Family, Therapist!
What is the opposite of anger?
Happiness. Contentment. Acceptance. Relaxation.
Tell a time YOU reacted to anger in a non-productive way.
Tell what YOU could have done differently
You see a toy on a student's desk that you like. You have the impulse to take it and play with it.
You might get in trouble by the teacher or your friend. Explain why.
List the things that make you the most mad.
How can knowing your triggers help you avoid getting too angry?
What can YOU do to help your house be a calm place to live?
Encourage family meetings, take breaks to calm down before you talk, deep breathing together, the Calm app, reading together, quality time, gratitude...