What is Anger?
What emotion is a feeling everyone experiences at times?
Anger
A disagreement with friends can be this type of anger trigger
Conflict
Taking slow deep breaths is an example of this calming strategy.
Breathing technique
This simple strategy helps you pause before reacting
Counting to 10
Anger is always a bad emotion
FALSE & explain :)
Anger often shows up with physical signs like this (clenched fists). (Name one)
Fast heartbeat, sweating, tense muscles, or angry face
Online conflict
Walking away from a heated situation is called taking a what?
Timeout or "being the bigger person"
Thinking about consequences before acting shows this life skill
decision-making
Taking deep breaths can help calm your body
TRUE
What happens when anger builds up because feelings are ignored.
Emotional Outburst
Not getting enough sleep or being hungry can make anger worse. This is called what?
Physical trigger or "hangry"
Talking to a trusted adult, teacher, or counselor is an example of this.
Seeking help/support
What are potential negative consequences for losing self-control?
Grounded, ISS, alternative-school, losing friends, getting a bad reputation, etc...
Yelling is the only way to express anger
FALSE & explain a positive alternative
What is the difference between feeling angry and acting aggressively?
anger is a FEELING and aggression is BEHAVIOR
This word describes situations that push someone toward reacting emotionally.
Experiencing a "trigger"
Activities like exercising, drawing, or listening to music help release what?
Stress or anger
When you stay calm during an argument, you are showing this skill
emotional regulation
Walking away from a situation can sometimes prevent conflict
TRUE
What is the technique we learned when we experience being angry?
STOP
What are some options you can do when triggered?
ex; walk away, take deep breathes, communicate instead of throwing hands etc... (Their own answer)
Using "I feel..." statements helps improve this during conflict.
Communication
Break Down the "Stop Technique" (Explain each letter)
S (Settle) - Cool down and gain control
T (Think) - What are you feeling and why?
O (Options) - What are positive actions or behaviors you can take etc...
P (Practice) - (incorporate routine coping skills and self-control daily)
Everyone experiences angry differently
TRUE & Tell us how we would know if you're angry