Definitions
An emotion that we experience when someone does something that we do not like. This is an emotion that is very common and powerful. Although it is common, it is bad if we do not handle it in an appropiate manner.
What is anger?
Not everyone gets angry. True or False. Why?
What is False? Everyone gets angry. It is ok to get angry. It is important that you handle it in an appropriate manner.
It is ok to express anger.
What is true? This should always be done in an appropriate manner. Discuss ways.
Being present and focused on what is happening in that moment is called
What is mindfulness
Our feelings are important because they help us deal with situations we encounter daily. True or False? Why?
What is true? Our feelings are made to be felt, explored, understood and released in a positive manner.
When someone holds back their actions. This is needed when we become angry or upset.
What is control
If you are always angry, people will not want to be around you. True or False? Why?
What is true
The most common thing one can do when he becomes angry is_____. This gives you time to calm down. Hint: You can go backwards or you can start from the beginning.
What is count to ten?
Punching a pillow, laughing it off, or clenching your jaw is an appropriate way to deal with anger. True or False.
What is false.
It is okay to say you are happy even when you are behaving and feeling upset. True or False?
What is false? This is called an incongruent affect.
This is something that a person has when their temper raises or they do not get what they want. It is unacceptable for a person to have these if they are older than an infant.
What is a temper tantrum?
Getting really angry about things can leave you feeling out of control. True or False? Why?
What is true
What is take deep breaths.
What is visualizing? This can be used to help you calm down.
What is thinking about positive things or thinking about things that make you happy (vacation, person, etc.)
It is healthy for someone to be angry. True or False
What is true. A HEALTHY expression of anger allows others to know how we feel and helps to resolve conflicts or problems. We all experience anger.
To release your emotions, frustrations or worries by talking to a therapist, parent, teacher, friend or even writing it in a journal. Doing this helps a person avoid making inappropriate choices related to anger.
What is venting?
The only way to get people to listen to me is to raise my voice above theirs. If I don't do this, people won't listen. True or False? Why?
What is false
What type of behavior is inappropriate when expressing your anger?
Examples
Give two inappropriate ways of dealing with anger.
Examples. Why are they inappropriate?
If someone hurts my feelings or does something to make me upset, I should.....
Examples.
To feel defeated. If a person is doing something or experiencing something and he feels like he wants to give up, it is because they have become______. Often times this leads to anger.
What is frustration?
Taking time to ourselves helps calm down when we feel like we are out of control. True or False? Why?
What is true?
Choosing to handle our anger in an inappropriate way like yelling, slamming doors, hitting someone, etc. are all negative decisions. When we choose to make these choices, we have _____.
What is consequence?
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings and emotions. What are examples of the hidden feelings?
Examples. How could you appropriately express those emotions instead of anger?
How could someone's disposition affect their communication and decision making?
Examples.