anger management

What is a common and normal emotion that everyone experiences?

• Fear

• Excitement

• Anger

• Sadness

What are warning signs that indicate you are feeling angry?

• Laughing, smiling, feeling cold

• Heaving breathing, racing heartbeat, feeling hot

• Crying, feeling sleepy, yawning

• Dancing, singing, feeling hungry

Which coping skill helps to relax your brain and body?

• Doing deep breathing techniques

• Watching TV for hours

• Eating junk food

• Skipping meals

What is a distraction skill that can help get your mind off an angry situation?

• Counting from 1-10

• Listening to music

• Staring at a wall

• Playing video games

What type of activity can help release anger in a productive way?

• Running, biking, swimming

• Screaming at others

• Eating unhealthy food

• Ignoring the problem

What do thinking skills help you do?

• Avoid thinking altogether

• Ignore all thoughts

• Notice negative thoughts and change them to helpful ones

• Focus only on negative thoughts

How can you express your feelings using communication skills?

• Yell and scream at others

• Stay silent and keep feelings to yourself

• Use 'I' statements

• Blame, judge, criticize

What can help you manage your anger to a more manageable level?

• Using coping skills

• Avoiding all situations that make you angry

• Ignoring the problem

• Getting more angry

What is an important visual tool to help manage anger?

• Happiness gauge

• Anger thermometer

• Sadness scale

• Joy meter

What is the website mentioned for more mental health resources for kids and teens?

• www.mentalhealthcenterkids.com

• www.kidswellness.com

• www.kidsmentalhealthresources.com

• www.mentalhealthforkidsandteens.com