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May 7, 2009

Anger Management: University of Maryland, Baltimore Prince George’s School Mental Health Initiative Cynthia Cook, LCSW-C, Clinician Ethel Johnson, Celso Santizo, Parent Liaisons Kettering Middle School Parents Assisting Teachers. May 7, 2009. Prince George’s County Board of Education.

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  1. Anger Management:University of Maryland, BaltimorePrince George’s School Mental Health InitiativeCynthia Cook, LCSW-C, ClinicianEthel Johnson, Celso Santizo, Parent LiaisonsKettering Middle SchoolParents Assisting Teachers May 7, 2009 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org

  2. Prince George’s 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, Student Member WILLIAM R. HITE, JR., ED.D. Interim Superintendent PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org

  3. Objectives PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 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 triggers for anger To identify positive coping strategies

  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, school, business, and community relationships will be strengthened to support student achievement. PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org

  5. Three Myths of Anger: True and False PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 1. You are born with your anger and you can’t change the way you deal with it. 2. Aggression/fighting is the only 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.

  6. Three Myths of Anger: True and False PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 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 what 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 being assertive.

  7. Physical Indicators of Anger PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 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 individual see how anger and stress can be unhealthy.

  8. Physical Indicators of Anger PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org Flushed face Increased heart rate Higher blood pressure Dilated pupils Heavy breathing Sweaty hands/feeling hot Clenched fists/tightened muscles Stomach aches Headaches Increased adrenaline flow Numbness Difficulty thinking Shaking or trembling

  9. Intensity of Anger:Using the Anger Meter PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org Anger has different levels of intensity Identifying the level of intensity of anger is used to help promote self awareness and determine when calming strategies need to begin. It is helpful to identify how an individual would feel at each intensity level.

  10. Intensity of Anger: Using the Anger Meter PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org • 10._____________________________ • 9.______________________________ 8.______________________________ • 7.______________________________ • 6.______________________________ • 5._______________________________ • 4.______________________________ • 3._______________________________ • 2._______________________________ • 1._______________________________

  11. What triggers the anger? PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 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.

  12. My Triggers PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org 1. ________________________ 2. ________________________ 3. ________________________ 4. ________________________ 5. ________________________

  13. Positive Coping Strategies PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org Deal with it! Deep breathing Muscle relaxation Imagery Positive self-talk

  14. Deal With It! • What are some positive things you can do to help you deal with your anger? PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org

  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 mouth for 4 seconds. • Practice! PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org

  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. • Notice the difference! PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org

  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 control of what you think and imagine. PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org

  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. • Think of something happy/laugh. PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org

  19. Let’s Make a Choice! PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org What Happened? Choice: Why?

  20. Resources PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org www.schoolmentalhealth.org www.healthofchildren.com/A/Aggressive-Behavior www.bettermyworld.org/videos www.mayoclinic.com/health/anger-management/MH00073 www.apa.org/topics/controlanger

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