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Topic: Anger Management Target Group: 8th Grade

Prepared By: Michael Richards Agency: Mundelein P. D.

Address: 200 N. Seymour Phone: (847) 949-3250
Mundelein, IL 60060
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Objectives: Upon completion of today’s class the student will be able to;
1) Identify what anger is and some of the reasons people feel anger
2) Identify the effects of anger on our lives
3) Identify how to properly deal with feelings of anger

Introduction:

Good morning class; My name is Mike Richards, and I am a police officer for the Village of Mundelein. I have worked for Mundelein for the past four years, and as many of you are aware, I am now assigned as the Liaison officer for your school. Prior to working as a police officer, I spent six years in the Marine Corps.
What we are going to talk about today is anger management.

Body:
I. What is anger? -- A strong feeling of displeasure (Webster’s dictionary)
    A. Kinds of Anger
        1. Harmful - wen uncontrolled or expressed negatively
        2. Helpful - can help you overcome obstacles/achieve goals
    B. Causes of Anger
        1. Frustration - I can’t do it / I don’t understand
        2. Annoyance - will you stop doing that
        3. Harassment - don’t say things about me
        4. Hurt - how could she do that, I thought we were friends
        5. Disappointment - my plans are ruined
        6. Threats - I’m going to get you after school
II. How does it affect us?
    A. Physically
        1. Adrenaline starts to pump
        2. Increased heart rate
        3. Blood pressure rises
        4. Blood flow quickens
        5. Muscles tense up
    B. Working for or against us
        1. Good anger
		a. Reach goals - athletics, academic
		b. Solve problems - growth in relationships through talking
		c. Handle emergencies - react to danger
        2. Bad anger
		a. Health problems
                *High blood pressure
                *Heart problems
                *Headaches
                *Stomach problems - ulcers
                *Skin disorders
                *Weight problems
		b. Accidents
                *Road rage
                *Daily activities - shop class
		c. Tension - long term build up
		d. Relationship problems
                *Hostility
                *Sarcasm
                *Criticism
    C. Uncontrolled Anger
        1. Crime
		a. Assault
		b. Battery
		c. Homicide
		d. Hate crimes
		e. Property crimes
        2. Abuse
		a. Physical
		b. Emotional

III. How to deal with anger
    A. Recognize
        1. It’s OK to be angry
        2. Physical signs
    B. Identify the source of the anger
        1. Something/someone around you
        2. Incident that occurred a while ago
    C. Take action to resolve the situation (consequences)
        1. Positive
		*Calm down
		*What are your motives - resolving the problem vs. fighting
		*Be assertive without being aggressive
		*Seek counseling - parents, teachers, clergy, counselors, SRO
        2. Negatives
		*Don’t get personal - name calling, insults, physical*Avoiding the issue
		*Don’t accuse - listen to what people are saying*Don’t sulk or suppress your feelings - talk    D. Alternatives to 		anger
        1. Humor
        2. Exercise
        3. Rest & Relaxation
        4. Time out - go walk
        5. Hobbies

Review:
Today we talked about:
    1. Anger and how it affects our lives
        *Physically
        *Socially
    2. Health issues surrounding anger
        *Long term effects
        *Short term effects
    3. How to deal with our anger

Practice:
Any questions?

What is a cause of anger?
How does anger effect our personal relationships?
How can we control anger?
What do you do if you are having a hard time controlling your emotions?