Physical signs of anger refer to your body's way of showing that you feel upset. These signs include face feeling hot, teeth grinding, and stomach aches. Kids might not notice these signs, but adults can help them gain self-awareness through meaningful conversations.
The Physical Signs of Anger worksheet allows kids to recognize the bodily reactions that occur when they are angry. To complete it, they need to color the statements that match their feelings during angry moments and list any other symptoms they experience.
Through this worksheet, kids who struggle to express their anger healthily can learn how anger affects them. Furthermore, they can explore coping skills with the help of their parents and teachers.
Once they’ve completed the worksheet, caring adults can discuss anger management tips. You can suggest creative activities like drawing or writing, which can give kids helpful choices to cope instead of engaging in explosive behavior.
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References:
- Berkowitz, L., & Harmon-Jones, E. (2004). Toward an understanding of the determinants of anger. Emotion, 4(2), 107-130. https://doi.org/10.1037/1528-3542.4.2.107
- Gautam, A. (2013). Anger and its management. *Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing*, 4(1), 147-151. Hisar.
- Sznycer, D., Sell, A., & Dumont, A. (2022). How anger works. Evolution and Human Behavior, 43(2), 122-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2021.11.007
