Anger Management

BRIEF SUMMARY

Anger is neither good nor bad-it is simply an emotion. However, learning to respond to angry feelings in healthy and productive ways is an important life skill that transfers to the world of work.

KEY POINTS

• Assertion training is a powerful way to manage anger.
• Mindfulness is another great tool in your anger management tool box.

SHARED WISDOM

• Angry reactions often mask deeper feelings like fear or embarrassment.
• Assertion skills should be taught to all students. Some may require a Tier 2 intervention, such as a small group, to teach anger management skills.

RESOURCES

• 4 steps for anger management for elementary students: steps-for-controlling-anger
• Tools for Controlling Anger for upper elementary: the-amazing-mad

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