Teen Anger Management | 1/23/25

Feelings

100

Our feelings are important because they help us deal with situations we encounter daily. True or False.

TRUE

Emotions are essentially signals. They help us understand what’s happening around us and guide our responses. 

For example, feelings fearful can alert us to danger, while happiness or satisfaction can reinforce behaviors that are good for us. Being angry with yourself for failing an exam may cause you to study harder. They also help us connect with others, making social interactions smoother.

200

If someone hurts your feelings or does something to make you upset, you should.....

1. Figure out a way to solve my problem, 

2. Talk it out if you can

3. Walk away if you can't talk it out

4. Ignore the person, or 

5. Talk with an adult to get the problem solved (school staff, library staff, or parents, etc. )

300

True or False. The feeling of anger can be healthy.

True. Anger can be healthy for teens because:

1. It tells us when something isn’t right, 

2. It motivates us to address problems, 

3. Causes us to set boundaries, 

4. Cause us to stand up for ourselves. 

Note: The key is learning to express it constructively instead of letting it lead to harmful actions.

400

Can a person be angry and happy at the same time?

Yes

A teen can feel angry and happy at the same time because emotions can be triggered by different situations or experiences, and they don’t always cancel each other out.

500

What  are emotional issues related to anger

1. Low self esteem, 

2. stress, 

3. feeling sad, 

4. feeling frustrated

Definitions

100

True or False: Anger is an emotion that we experience when someone does something that we do not like.

 True

200

When someone chooses not argue or fight back with someone, that person is remaining in ___________. (It starts with a "C".)

Control.

Teens can control anger by:

1. Taking deep breaths or counting to 10
2. Walking away from the situation
3. Talking it out calmly
4. Doing physical activities like exercise
5. Writing down their feelings
6. Practicing relaxation techniques
7. Finding solutions to the problem causing the anger

300

True or False: A Temper Tantrum is an emotional outburst, often involving yelling, crying, or physical actions, usually when someone feels overwhelmed or frustrated. 

True.

To control or prevent temper tantrums, teens can:

1. Practice deep breathing
2. Take a break from the situation
3. Use calm self-talk
4. Recognize early signs of frustration
5. Find healthier ways to express emotions, like working out, talking it out, art, or writing the problem down.

400

Name types of behaviors that are not appropriate to do when a person becomes angry.

1. Punch, hit, or kick, 

2. name-call, 

3. scream, 

4. break things, or 

5. have a temper tantrum

500

When we make bad choices when we are angry, we usually have to face the _____________________. (It starts with a "C".)

Consequences

To make the consequences of your actions better, you can:

1. Apologize if you hurt someone
2. Take responsibility for what happened
3. Make amends or fix the situation
4. Learn from the mistake to avoid repeating it
5. Be patient and give time for trust to rebuild.

Scenarios

100

A classmate continues to say disrespectful things about you. What is a positive way to deal with this?

1. Ask them to stop, 

2. Get away from them, 

3. Speak to an adult if necessary to get the problem resolved.

200

Jane is 11. her friend has been saying mean things about her. When she finds out, she punches her friend. who is in control of Jane's anger

Jane 

No, punching someone is never the answer. It can make things worse and lead to consequences for both you and the other person and even your parents. 

300

You get upset and decides to smashed someones car window. You get arrested for criminal damage. Your dad or mom are angry because they had to miss work and isn't sleeping very well. 

Name 2 ways in which your anger has affected your parents.

Emotionally - your parents are angry and stressed out because of this.

Financially - your parents looses a days pay or use their personal or sick day

400

Your parent, teacher, or staff turns off your computer while you are playing a video game. How can this be avoided?

To avoid this, you can:

1. Make sure you follow the schedule set for a specific time to play
2. Communicate in advance if you need extra time for a game
3. Be mindful of responsibilities, like homework or chores, before gaming
4. Stay calm and respectfully explain your situation if interrupted.

500

How should you handle this: Your teacher accuses you of cheating on a test because the teacher believes you could not have done so well on your own.

1. Don't argue with him/her

2. Talk to the dean or school staff

3. Show evidence that you studied, 

4. Ask to retake the test to show you know the material.

responses to anger

100

What are some physical reactions to anger?

1. Fast heart rate, 

2. Feeling hot or cold, 

3. Blood draining from face, 

4. Clenching fists, and/or 

5. tightness in chest.

200

What is a good way to ground yourself<

1. Walking outside, 

2. Eating something you like, 

3. listening to music, 

4. Petting an animal.

300

True/False : 

Talking things out, Walking away, Counting to 100, Deep breaths, etc. is some ways of dealing with anger?

True

400

Give me 5 examples of what a teen shouldn't do when angry?

1. Punching or physically hurting someone
2. Yelling or insulting others
3. Throwing things or damaging property
4. Blocking out or ignoring their feelings
5. Making impulsive decisions they might regret later

500

What are some effects of learning to control anger in a positive fashion?

feeling proud of myself, feeling in control, making more friends