1. Emotions
Emotions are signals that tell your mind and body how to react.
Emotions are neither good nor bad.
It is normal and healthy to have and express emotions

2. Identifying You Emotions
It is important (and difficult) to identify your emotions (feelings) so that you can respond appropriately
I feel:
Happy
Sad
Angry
Frustrated
Lonely
Rejected

3. Strong Emotions
Strong emotions (like anger) can cause PHYSICAL changes in your body
Red face and/or ears
Heart rate increases
Skin temperature rises
Perspire (sweat) more
Tense muscles
Clenched fist
Tight jaw
Stomach muscle tightens
Shake
Hold breath
Cry

4. Anger
Anger is how people react to an insult, pain, rejection or frustration.
It can help you stand up for yourself in an unfair situation. However, it may cause problems if you don’t know how to express it appropriately.

5. Violence
Any physical force that is used to harm people or damage property.

6. Factors That Lead To Violence
Violence is viewed as a reasonable option
Children as young as 2 begin copying behavior and communication patters that they are exposed to at home
Studies show that you will watch approximately 18,000 hours of TV by the time you are seniors in high school
83% of children under 6 use “screen media” for an average of 120 min/day
61% of babies under 1 are put in front of a TV for an average of 80 min/day
TV violence is up 75% since 1998
Sexual content has doubled

7. Factor That Lead To Violence Continued
Feeling threatened: Fight or Flight
Lack of respect
Peer pressure
Unmanaged anger: 4 C’s of Anger Management
Lack of self control

8. The 4 C’s Of Anger Management
CONTROL
Deep breathing, count to 10, walk away
CHANNEL
Exercise, listen to music, cry, write in a journal
COMMUNICATE
Talk about it
CONFRONT
Talk to the person that you are having issues with

9. Self Control
The ability to control your behavior REGARDLESS of what you are thinking or feeling

10. How Can You Avoid A Fight?
Treat others with respect
Recognize the signs
Keep calm
Think past the situation (“Big Picture”)
Walk away
Give the person a way out
Tell an adult
Agree to disagree

11. What Is So Bad About Fighting?
Most often it does not solve the problem and creates new ones
If blood is involved there is a risk of contracting a blood-borne disease (HIV, Hepatitis)
You may get hurt
You may be suspended, transferred (OT) or expelled
There may be legal action taken against you
You may disappoint your family
A counter-attack may occur

12. Mediation
A process to resolve conflicts with the help of a trained person who is NOT involved in the dispute.
Taft High School has a Peer Mediation Group (see Mr. Mayesh)

13. Signs Of Maturity Delay personal gratification Self-control
Walking your talk
Having empathy for others