Anger Management
Name something that you enjoy doing and can do next time you are angry.
Coloring, playing with friends, playing video games etc.
What are some possible greeting you can use when you see a friend or someone you know?
Examples, verbal (Hello) or nonverbal gestures (wave)
How did you feel when you did something kind for someone else?
Kindness: Helped with chores, made a parent a card
Have you lied recently? What would happen if the person you lied to learned the truth?
Lie - Yes/ No
Outcome - result in consequence, may be unhappy
Talking to a friend or adult can often make you feel better.
TRUE
Who is your role model for managing anger? Describe a situation in which your role model could have lost control but did not. What did your role model do?
Role model: parent, sibling
Situation: Driving, getting lost
Action: did not scream, overreact
Some things that I will do at home that are impolite are?
Examples: interrupt guardians when they are talking, use poor table manners
There are many ways you can show thoughtfulness at home to your family. What are some things that you can do at home?
Examples: help make dinner, help put toys away, help with dishes
Can you think of times you whine? What can you do instead?
Times: picked last, guardian said no
Alternatives: acceptance
Doing something fun will not distract you from anger. It will enhance you to dwell focus more on what made you angry.
FALSE - Doing something fun can help distract you from your anger. It will keep you from dwelling and allow you to reduce stress.
Recall a situation when you reacted with anger. How will you react differently next time?
Situation: lost a game, picked last
Future Situation: breathe, walk away
Name two things that happen when you are polite.
Examples: get dessert, a new toy, praised
Follow the golden rule. How would you like to be treated? How will you practice the golden rule when you interact others?
Member: Treated fairly, well
Practice golden rule: Treat others fairly
Example: Knock knock jokes, riddles
When you enter a room or see someone you know it is not polite to greet the person.
FALSE - It is polite to greet the person entering the room or seeing someone you know.
What makes you angry? What happens to your body when you feel angry?
Situation: Poor grade on a test, losing a game
Body Sensation: tense, headache
Some things that I will stop doing that are impolite at school are?
Example: talking over teachers, running ahead of the line at recess or lunch
Apologizing when you hurt someone's feelings can help repair the relationship. How can you practice apologizing?
I'm sorry...
I promise...
Like many kids, you may be spending a lot of time playing video games or watching shows. Can you commit yourself to take a break from your devices right before bed? What will you do instead?
Alternatives: read a book, play a board game
Lying to someone can damage the relationship and make it less likely for the person to believe you in the future.
True
Have you ever asked someone to stop doing something that was angering you? What happened?
Member shares experience.
What are not some examples of poor table manners?
Example: talking when mouth is full, burping etc.
Who would you talk to about being bullied or someone else being bullied? What would you say?
Examples: adults, friends
Members share response
Situations: at home, school etc.
Whining is an appropriate way of getting someone's attention.
FALSE - Whining is NOT an appropriate way of getting someone's attention.