School Counselor and LGPC
SESSIONS AND RESOURCES
SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION
November 9, 2018
For the introductory session, the group established norms and listened to the book When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry... After the book, the group discussed how they related to Sophie and how Sophie calmed herself down when she got angry.
SESSION 2: HOW ANGRY AM I?
November 16, 2018
Students discussed the levels of anger using the Anger Thermometer adapted from Coping Skills For Kids. Students colored the different parts of the thermometer and what they looked like at the different levels. We also discussed strategies to respond to anger.
SESSION 3: WHERE DO I FEEL ANGER?/RECOGNIZING SIGNS
November 30, 2018
In this activity, group members colored where they experience anger so they could catch themselves when they begin feeling angry and can start calming down earlier.
SESSION 4: I CHOOSE HOW TO RESPOND
December 7, 2018
Students were provided the handout above and asked to choose whether each response was a good way to respond when you get angry or a bad way. Students colored in the happy or sad face for each choice.
SESSION 5: I KNOW HOW TO RESPOND
December 14, 2018
Students were given different possible scenarios that could cause anger. Group members then decided which options were the best way to respond (Throw something, scream, tell the teacher, hug yourself, count to tel, take a deep breath, or use a stress ball). Because this was the final session, students were given stress ball as a reminder of the group.
STRATEGIES CHART
Entire Group
A chart used during group to remind members the choices they have about how to respond to feeling angry.
WHEN I GOT ANGRY...
(Cut For Lack of Time)
A worksheet for students to reflect on when they got angry, what happened, and how they calmed down after. (Cut from actual group for time)