Anger Management 2.ppt

1、PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,Anger Management:University of Maryland, BaltimorePrince Georges School Mental Health InitiativeCynthia Cook, LCSW-C, ClinicianEthel Johnson, Celso Santizo, Parent LiaisonsKettering Middle SchoolParents Assisting Teachers,May 7, 2009,PRINCE GEORGES

2、COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,2,Prince Georges County Board of Education,Verjeana M. Jacobs, Esq., Chair Ron L. Watson, Jr., Ph.D., Vice Chair Donna Hathaway Beck Pat J. Fletcher Heather Iliff R. Owen Johnson, Jr. Rosalind A. Johnson Linda Thornton Thomas Amber P. Waller Haywood L. Perry, III,

3、 Student Member WILLIAM R. HITE, JR., ED.D. Interim Superintendent,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,3,Objectives,To identify the three myths of anger and ways to combat those myths To identify physical indicators of anger To identify different intensities of anger To identify trigg

4、ers for anger To identify positive coping strategies,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,4,Anger Management,Purpose: Provide information to parents in collaboration with the parent liaisons and PGSMHI. Process: Presentation will be delivered to parents on May 7, 2009. Payoff: Family,

5、school, business, and community relationships will be strengthened to support student achievement.,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,5,Three Myths of Anger: True and False,1. You are born with your anger and you cant change the way you deal with it. 2. Aggression/fighting is the onl

6、y way to deal with anger. 3. You have to be aggressive to get what you need or want Adapted from: Reilly PM, Shopshine MS, Durazzo TC, and Cambell TA, Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients; Participant Workbook, DHHS Pub. No (SMA) 02-3622.,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

7、S ,6,Three Myths of Anger: True and False,1. True. You have learned how to show your anger over time. You can learn other healthier ways to express anger. 2. True. There are other ways to deal with anger like: Learning how to control how much anger you have Learning how to talk about wh

8、at angers you Learning to think about things differently and check your thoughts to see if they are right Learn tools to handle and express your anger 3. True. You can get people to hear what you want or need without harming others or acting in a way you will feel bad about later. This is called bei

9、ng assertive.,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,7,Physical Indicators of Anger,Physical indicators are different for each individual. Identifying physical indicators can help an individual know that its time to do something to calm down. Identifying physical indicators can help an i

10、ndividual see how anger and stress can be unhealthy.,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,8,Physical Indicators of Anger,Flushed face Increased heart rate Higher blood pressure Dilated pupils Heavy breathing Sweaty hands/feeling hot Clenched fists/tightened muscles Stomach aches Headac

11、hes Increased adrenaline flow Numbness Difficulty thinking Shaking or trembling,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,9,Intensity of Anger:Using the Anger Meter,Anger has different levels of intensity Identifying the level of intensity of anger is used to help promote self awareness and

12、 determine when calming strategies need to begin. It is helpful to identify how an individual would feel at each intensity level.,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,10,Intensity of Anger: Using the Anger Meter,10._ 9._ 8._ 7._ 6._ 5._ 4._ 3._ 2._ 1._,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHO

13、OLS ,11,What triggers the anger?,Each individual has different people, places, things or events which trigger anger. Knowing triggers can help an individual prepare a plan to feel better, think better, and choose more healthy actions to deal with anger.,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHO

14、OLS ,12,My Triggers,1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,13,Positive Coping Strategies,Deal with it! Deep breathing Muscle relaxation Imagery Positive self-talk,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,14,Deal With It!,What are some posit

15、ive things you can do to help you deal with your anger?,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,15,Deep Breathing,Take a really deep breath. Bring the air all the way into the bottom of your lungs near your stomach Breathe in through your nose. Hold for 2 seconds. Breathe out through your

16、 mouth for 4 seconds. Practice!,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,16,Muscle Relaxation,Starting with toes, tighten muscles and hold for a count of 5. Relax Continue to tighten and relax progressively with lower legs, thighs, rear, arms, shoulders, face. Tighten all muscles and relax

17、. Notice the difference!,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,17,Imagery,Imagine a place you enjoy being beach, quiet spot, special room. Picture sights, sounds, smells, temperature. Helps to get thoughts away from what is getting you angry. Helps to remind yourself that you are in con

18、trol of what you think and imagine.,PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ,18,Positive Self-Talk,Talk to yourself! Think: My problem will not be as bad tomorrow/next week. Think: I will get through this. Think: I can make it. Think of advice you would give your best friend in this situation. Th