1. Anger Control Through Body Language
Facilitated by
KEYS Academy and
Options High School with the
ARISE Foundation

2. Your Presenter…
A member of the faculty at KEYS Academy or Options High School
Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation

3. Frame
We will analyze how anger can be managed through controlled body language.
EQ: What are some examples of physiological signs or symptoms that individuals experience when they get angry?
I will complete a handout on how my body language can help to control my anger.

4. Rules for Training Participation is crucial No wrong/stupid answers
Respect one another
No talking while others talk
No rude comments or noises
Wait until you’re called upon

5. Why we’re here… Because we have to be
To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood
To learn more about ourselves

6. How we’re going to do it…
Discussion
Everyone participates
Some, very little lecture
Activity or activities
Some Conclusions

7. Questions?

8. Ice Breaker What is an ice breaker? Definition of an ice breaker:
An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction.

9. Ice Breaker!!!! Write 2-3 sentences about what body language means to you.

10. Topic of the Day – Anger Control Through Body Language
What is “Body Language?”
How do people act when they get angry?
What types of body language do people display that tells us that they are angry?

11. Topic of the Day – Anger Control Through Body Language
What are examples of positive body language?
What are examples of negative body language?
What types of body language should you use in different situations
-Job interview?
-Meeting new people?
-Being pulled over by a police officer?

12. Definition of Body Language
According to Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary:
the gestures, movements, and mannerisms by which a person or animal communicates with others
Example:
We could tell by his body language that he was nervous.

13. Reasons people should be aware of their body language…
You are often judged by how you present yourself.
Others may be picked for jobs/teams/positions first if you are perceived as a weak link.

14. Reasons people should be aware of their body language…
Angry people are liabilities in the workplace, on teams and in various other groups.
Anger is a natural emotion yet when not handled properly, it is perceived as weakness and or a sign of immaturity.

15. Activity: Negative/Positive
Activity sheet p. 28 (working alone) – Volunteer read instructions
Someone read the instructions
Fill out your own sheets

16. Conclusions How do we want others to perceive us?
What was the most important part of the lesson?
If you could change one thing about how you react to situations that make you angry, what would it be?
Will this information benefit you in the future?