Basics
Is anger a feeling or a behavior?
A feeling.
Someone takes your favorite snack. What feeling might show up?
Angry/frustrated.
“That's not fair!” Is that a thought or feeling?
Thought.
Name one thing you can do when you're angry.
Breathe, take a break, count, ask for help, etc
What's one coping skill you actually like?
Breathing, taking a break, grounding, etc
Is yelling a feeling or a behavior?
A behavior.
You win something you've wanted for a long time. What feeling?
Happy/excited.
“They did that on purpose.” Is that a thought or feeling?
Thought.
If you're at 7/10 anger, should you keep arguing or take a break?
Take a break.
What's better when you're angry: solving the problem immediately or calming down first?
Calming down first.
Name one thing your body might do when you're angry.
Heart beats faster, fists tighten, face gets hot, etc.
Your friend doesn't invite you somewhere. What are 2 feelings you might have?
Sad, angry, left out, disappointed, etc.
“Nobody listens to me.” Is that a thought?
Yes.
Give me one way to ask for a break.
“I need a break” or “Can I have a few minutes?”
Name 2 ways to calm your body.
Breathing, movement, cold water, taking space, etc.
Can you be angry without hurting someone?
True
You're laughing but actually feel nervous. Can people have more than one feeling? True or False?
True
If you think, “This is the worst!” can that make your anger bigger? True or false?
True
What could you do instead of yelling?
Talk calmly, walk away, breathe, ask for help, etc.
Someone makes you angry. What is something you can control?
My behavior/reaction.
Can you control what you do even when you're very angry?
Yes. Anger makes things harder, but we can still make choices.
Name 3 different feelings that can sometimes look like anger.
Hurt, embarrassment, sadness, fear, frustration, etc.
You're thinking, “I can't handle this!” What is a more helpful thought?
“I can take a break,” “I can handle this one step at a time,” etc.
You're extremely angry and want to yell. Give me 3 things you could do before responding.
Pause, breathe, take a break, count, use a coping skill, ask for help, etc
FINAL BOSS: You're extremely angry. Someone is annoying you. You have 3 choices: A) explode, B) walk away and calm down, C) make the situation worse. What's your move?
B — walk away and calm down.