1. Anger Management and Conflict Resolution

2. 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

3. According to researchers, these are all SECOND GRADE behaviors.

4. Most mature middle schoolers. NEED. to learn new ways to
Most mature middle schoolers NEED to learn new ways to handle their anger or resolve their arguments.

5. You need to Take control before you Lose control.

6. Here are the ten most effective ways, teens your age DEAL WITH THEIR ANGER in a more positive way:

7. 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.

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

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

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

11. 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.

12. These are top ten most effective ways teens your age DEAL WITH CONFLICT OR BEING IN AN ARGUMENT!

13. 1.Agree to disagree 2. Communicate - “I” formula – low voices

14. 3. Skip It. (Ask yourself of its even worth it. ) 4. Walk away
3. Skip It. (Ask yourself of its even worth it.) 4. Walk away. Cool off. (if appropriate.)

15. 5. Give a little get a little. Compromise. ( Split the difference. ) 6
5. Give a little get a little. Compromise. ( Split the difference.) 6. Ask if you can deal with it later.

16. 7. Say, “ Your probably right but”… 8
7. Say, “ Your probably right but”… 8.Apologize and be a more mature person.

17. 9. Laugh it off respectfully 10.Flip a coin. to determine who wins!

18. Announcement! All Eyes on Learning – LCAP Parent Meeting
Today, Wednesday, February 4, 2015
6:00 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 spring’s 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.
- A copy of the flyer was handed out to all students during their 1st period class last Friday, January 30, 2015.