I Notice When Something Feels Wrong
I am good at noticing when something feels wrong or unfair. My feelings are strong and they carry real information. Anger is one of the feelings I experience, and it always has a reason.
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Sammy's bedroom
I Notice My Feelings
I notice when things feel wrong. My feelings are real. Anger always has a reason.
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school classroom
When Anger Arrives Fast
Sometimes at school, a moment arrives when I feel a rush of anger. It might happen during a lesson when something feels unjust or confusing. In that moment, it is hard to wait for my turn or to raise my hand.
Sometimes at school, a moment arrives when I feel a rush of anger. It might happen during a lesson when something feels unjust or confusing. In that moment, it is hard to wait for my turn or to raise my hand.
Anger at School
At school, I sometimes feel angry. It is hard to wait. It is hard to raise my hand.
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school counselor's office
My Brain Has an Alarm System
My brain has an alarm system called the amygdala. When something feels threatening or unfair, it sends signals through my whole body. It is okay that my body responds this way — it is designed to protect me. My school counselor helped me understand this.
My brain has an alarm system called the amygdala. When something feels threatening or unfair, it sends signals through my whole body. It is okay that my body responds this way — it is designed to protect me. My school counselor helped me understand this.
My Brain's Alarm
My brain has an alarm. It sends signals to my body. It is okay. My body is protecting me.
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school hallway
Feeling Angry Is Different From Acting Aggressively
Feeling angry is different from acting aggressively. Anger is something I feel inside — it is information. When I notice anger rising, I can try to raise my hand and ask for what I need.
Feeling angry is different from acting aggressively. Anger is something I feel inside — it is information. When I notice anger rising, I can try to raise my hand and ask for what I need.
Feeling and Acting Are Different
Anger is a feeling inside. Acting aggressively is different. I can try to raise my hand and ask.
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classroom doorway
My Team Is Ready to Help
My teacher and school counselor know that sometimes I need a moment. When I raise my hand or quietly ask to step out, they are ready to help. Adults on my team are glad when I ask. — it gives them a chance to actually support me.
My teacher and school counselor know that sometimes I need a moment. When I raise my hand or quietly ask to step out, they are ready to help. Adults on my team are glad when I ask. — it gives them a chance to actually support me.
Asking for Help
My teacher knows I sometimes need a moment. I raise my hand or ask to step out. My team is ready.
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home living room
I Am Learning to Work With My Anger
Now I know that anger is useful information — not a problem to hide. I have learned to wait for the right moment and to ask for what I need. Understanding my anger helps me take care of myself, and that is something I can feel good about.
Now I know that anger is useful information — not a problem to hide. I have learned to wait for the right moment and to ask for what I need. Understanding my anger helps me take care of myself, and that is something I can feel good about.
I Am Learning
Anger gives me useful information. I wait and then ask. I understand myself better now.
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