Anger Management
and
Conflict Resolution
How many of you have handled
your anger in the past this way?
Silent treatment
Taking it out on someone
else
Swearing
Shouting
Fighting/ hitting someone
Keeping feelings in
According to researchers,
these are all SECOND GRADE
behaviors.
Most mature ninth graders
NEED
to learn new ways to
handle their anger or
resolve their
arguments.
You need to Take control before you
Lose control.
Here are the ten most effective ways,
teens your age DEAL WITH THEIR
ANGER in a more positive way:
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.
3. Cool off and see if you can
discuss it later.
4. Do something physical to release
anger. ( Remember: soft and
inanimate
5. Try to compromise and make it a
win-win situation.
6. Consider the consequences of
your choice.
7. Do something positive /fun/etc. to
get your mind off your angry
feelings.
8. Sort things out.
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.
These are top ten most effective
ways teens your age DEAL WITH
CONFLICT OR BEING IN AN
ARGUMENT!
1.Agree to disagree
2. Communicate - “I” formula – low
voices
3. Skip It. (Ask yourself of its even
worth it.)
4. Walk away. Cool off. (if
appropriate.)
5. Give a little get a little.
Compromise. ( Split the difference.)
6. Ask if you can deal with it later.
7. Say, “ Your probably right but”…
8.Apologize and be a more mature
person.
9. Laugh it off respectfully
10.Flip a coin.
to determine who wins!
Handling your anger/resolving your
conflicts will help:
Physically
Lower your blood pressure
Keep your heart rate low
Reduces ulcers(holes in your
stomach/intestines)
Reduces migraine and headaches
Mentally
Reduce your stress/ frustration levels
Allows you to get your emotions/feelings out
Clears your mind- no worries about the fights
and the guilt feeling that goes with it
Socially
Allows you more friends
Gives you a better reputation
Adults trust you more