True / False
Everyone gets angry sometimes.
TRUE! Everyone gets angry and that is okay! What is important is how we manage that anger.
Why is it important to know when you're feeling angry and understand why?
It's important to recognize and understand your anger so you can deal with it in a better way. Knowing why you're angry helps you handle the situation more calmly.
What is group therapy
group therapy is when people with similar concerns meet together with a therapist. It's different from talking to just one person because you share and learn from others in the group.
True. Our feelings are meant to be felt!
How many legs does a spider have?
eight
Getting really angry about things can make you feel out of control.
True. Coping skills and communication can help you get some of that control back.
Something I can do that will help me when I'm angry
Step away, don't make the problem worse, use coping skills
How can group therapy help someone improve their mental health?
Group therapy provides a supportive environment where people can share, learn, and gain new coping skills. Being part of a group can reduce feelings of being lonely and help you feel understood.
Can a person be angry and happy at the same time?
False. Try to turn that bad energy into good energy
What is the name of the cowboy in Toy Story?
Woody
Having a temper tantrum is the only way I can get people to listen to me. If I don't do this people won't listen.
FALSE! It is difficult to express your needs when you are angry. Calming down first can lead to productive communication.
Pick the right one:
1. If I scream and yell people will understand me when I am angry
2. If I stay calm and talk normal people will understand me when I am angry.
2. If I stay calm and talk normal people will understand me when I am angry.
If I feel like hurting myself or other people. What should I do?
Tell an adult. Group leader. Therapist. BHA. Case Manager. Parents. Teachers.
Feeling fear or pain (physical or emotional) can cause angry reactions
True. Anger is often a secondary emotion and begins with another negative feeling first.
Where does the president live while he is in office?
The White House
Taking a break when I am angry is disruptive to the group.
FALSE! If you need a break... TAKE IT
Why is it a good idea to take a break when you're super angry?
Taking a break gives you time and space to cool down. It helps you avoid saying or doing things you might regret and lets you think more clearly.
Sadness
Fear
Anger
Paranoid
Lonely
anxious
Hopeless
If someone in group does something that makes me annoyed or upset ... What should I do?
Tell the group leader. Take a break. Tell BHA staff.
According to the Dr. Seuss book, who stole Christmas?
The Grinch
Ripping up paper or punching a pillow is an appropriate way to handle anger.
True. It is not destructive to do these things.
Why is it important to talk about your feelings when you're angry?
Sharing your feelings in a calm and respectful way is important in managing anger. It helps others understand your point of view and can lead to finding solutions without making things worse.
If my friend is having a bad mental health day, what can I do to help?
Give space
Offer to talk
cheer them up
let them know they matter
remind them they are a good person
Is it healthy for someone to be angry?
YES! anger is a healthy emotion that allows others to see how we are feeling. It becomes unhealthy when we cannot control or manage that anger.
The name of a person that supports me, and one thing they do that helps me
You're right as long as you answered the questions correctly!