Anger Management and Conflict Resolution

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Anger ManagementandConflict Resolution
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How many of you have handled your anger
in the past this way?

• Silent treatment
• Swearing
• Fighting/ hitting someone

• Taking it out on someone else
• Shouting
• Keeping feelings in

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According to researchers, these are all
SECOND GRADE behaviors.
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Most mature middle schoolers
NEED to learn new ways to
handle their anger or resolve their
arguments.
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You need to Take control before you Lose control.
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Here are the ten most effective ways, teens your
age DEAL WITH THEIR ANGER in a more positive way
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• 1. Calm Down- Take three big deep breaths as you
  count to ten.
• 2. Communicate! Try and talk it out in a low
  voice! Say how you feel and use the I Formula.

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• 3. Cool off and see if you can
• discuss it later.
• 4. Do something physical to release anger. (
  Remember soft and inanimate

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• 5. Try to compromise and make it a win-win
  situation.
• 6. Consider the consequences of your choice.

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• 7. Do something positive /fun/etc. to get your
  mind off your angry feelings.
• 8. Sort things out.

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• 9. Stop and think of why you are angry.
• 10.Admit you are angry and think of a positive
  and healthy way to deal with your anger.

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These are top ten most effective ways teens your
age DEAL WITH CONFLICT OR BEING IN AN ARGUMENT!
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1.Agree to disagree2. Communicate - I formula
low voices
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3. Skip It. (Ask yourself of its even worth
it.)4. Walk away. Cool off. (if appropriate.)
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5. Give a little get a little. Compromise. (
Split the difference.)6. Ask if you can deal
with it later.
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7. Say, Your probably right but8.Apologize
and be a more mature person.
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9. Laugh it off respectfully10.Flip a coin.
to determine who wins!
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Announcement!

• All Eyes on Learning LCAP Parent Meeting
• Today, Wednesday, February 4, 2015
• 600 p.m. at Lathrop Intermediate School
• Your parents/guardian are invited to attend the
  community meeting to
• Be a part of the conversation to ensure success
  for all SAUSD students including yourself
• Hear the outcome from last springs All Eyes on
  Learning meetings
• Provide your feedback on where we are in the LCAP
  
• Each student will receive 2 Pride Tickets at the
  meeting if their parents/guardian attend the LCAP
  meeting this evening.