Name: ___________________________________________ GET A GRIP ON ANGER

Sometimes people use anger to get their way. Being assertive doesn’t mean getting your way; it means that
you can express your wishes and beliefs in a non-destructive way. Some examples of how people deal with
anger are listed below. Think some ways that are used to deal with anger. Include both good and bad methods.
When you have finished with a list, decide on the methods that are healthy ways to deal with anger.
How to deal with Anger
Bad Good Healthy Ways
Throw things _________ Count to 10 _________ ____________________
Scream_____________ ____________________ ____________________

 __________ ____________________ ____________________
____________________ ____________________ ____________________
____________________ ____________________ ____________________

I am the BOSS of my feelings!

Go back to the activity sheet on Exploring Emotions. Then, answer the following statement.
1. When I get angry, it helps me feel better if I __________________________________________________.
2. When I feel sad, it helps me feel better if I ___________________________________________________.
3. When I feel anxious or nervous, it helps me feel better if I _______________________________________.
4. When I feel grumpy, it helps me if I _________________________________________________________.
5. When I feel lonely, it helps me if I __________________________________________________________.
6. When I feel embarrassed, it helps if I _______________________________________________________.
7. When I feel sick, it helps me feel better if I ___________________________________________________.
8. When I feel silly, I like to _________________________________________________________________.
9. When I feel disappointed, it helps me if I ____________________________________________________.
10. When I am honest, I feel _______________________________________________________________.
11. When I feel ______________________, it helps me feel better if I _______________________________.

Name: ___________________________________________ GET A GRIP ON ANGER

Sometimes people use anger to get their way. Being assertive doesn’t mean getting your way; it means that
you can express your wishes and beliefs in a non-destructive way. Some examples of how people deal with
anger are listed below. Think some ways that are used to deal with anger. Include both good and bad methods.
When you have finished with a list, decide on the methods that are healthy ways to deal with anger.
How to deal with Anger
Bad Good Healthy Ways
Throw things _________ Count to 10 _________ ____________________
Scream_____________ ____________________ ____________________

 __________ ____________________ ____________________
____________________ ____________________ ____________________
____________________ ____________________ ____________________

I am the BOSS of my feelings!

Go back to the activity sheet on Exploring Emotions. Then, answer the following statement.
1. When I get angry, it helps me feel better if I __________________________________________________.
2. When I feel sad, it helps me feel better if I ___________________________________________________.
3. When I feel anxious or nervous, it helps me feel better if I _______________________________________.
4. When I feel grumpy, it helps me if I _________________________________________________________.
5. When I feel lonely, it helps me if I __________________________________________________________.
6. When I feel embarrassed, it helps if I _______________________________________________________.
7. When I feel sick, it helps me feel better if I ___________________________________________________.
8. When I feel silly, I like to _________________________________________________________________.
9. When I feel disappointed, it helps me if I ____________________________________________________.
10. When I am honest, I feel _______________________________________________________________.
11. When I feel ______________________, it helps me feel better if I _______________________________.