2. ANGER MANAGEMENT HOW DO I DO IT?

3. Difference: w Anger is a feeling. It is ok to be angry. w Aggression is acting out. i.e. throwing things, breaking things, hitting, name calling and is not ok.

4. My Triggers: w Being asked to do a task when you have not finished the one you are doing. w Being talked over. w Doing all the housework.

5. 1. Exercise every day. 2. Eat right. 3. Get enough sleep. 4. Learn to relax. 5. Know your feelings. 6. Write about those feelings. (Diary) Ways to Keep Cool:

6. ANGER MANAGEMENT w I don’t have to hold on to my anger. 1. I find ways to let it go safely 2. I talk about hurt and angry feelings. 3. I look for someone to discuss my anger. 4. I discuss my words and actions that hurt others.

7. Controlling Anger Safely: w Remember, it is healthy to let anger out in a safe way! w Keep your voice quiet and slow w Breath slowly, learn relaxation exercises

8. Steps: 1 w When you are ANGRY and UPSET remember… w THINK before you ACT w Take a “Time Out”

9. 2 w Take 3 Deep Breaths - Count to ten w Time to RELAX w Calm yourself down

10. 3 w Walk Away w Think of a good solution

11. ANGER MANAGEMENT

12. 1. Calm down 2. Name the problem 3. Find solutions 4. Pick the best solution 5. Congratulate yourself 6. Make changes if necessary

13. ANGER MANAGEMENT w Calm down w Show mutual respect w Name the problem w Find solutions w Choose the best solution w Congratulate yourself w Review the solution that was picked