For a variety of reasons, lots of kids come to school angry every day. Unfortunately, many pre-teens and adolescents don’t know how to handle their angry feelings in appropriate ways. In this program, students will learn the skills necessary to recognize and deal with their own anger. The program introduces the concept of anger triggers, provides strategies for expressing and channeling anger, and demonstrates the consequences of quick tempers. Most importantly, the program gives viewers concrete alternatives for dealing with anger in a healthy and safe way.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Learn how to recognize and handle anger triggers. Express and channel anger in healthy ways. Avoid the consequences of quick tempers.
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Ask your child if they have ever felt angry before, and if so, how did they handle it? Use the video's concept of "anger triggers" to help your child identify what makes them angry. - Practice deep breathing exercises demonstrated in the video with your child to help them calm down when feeling angry. - Role-play different scenarios with your child where they may feel angry and practice appropriate ways to express and channel their anger. - Encourage your child to come up with their own strategies for dealing with anger, such as taking a break to cool down or talking to a trusted adult.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
GAME: "Anger Alert" In this game, you and your child will take turns sharing things that make you angry (anger triggers) and then come up with ways to express and channel that anger in appropriate ways. You can use the strategies provided in the video or come up with your own. The goal is to help your child recognize and deal with their angry feelings in a healthy and safe way.
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Control your anger before it controls you. Learn to recognize your triggers and channel your feelings in a healthy way. Remember, there are consequences to quick tempers. Stay safe and calm, your child.
