Noticing that anger is a valid feeling, and that it often shows up when something feels unfair, overwhelming, or not right.
Exploring how anger can look very different from person to person, including big and loud, quiet and still, or somewhere in between.
Thinking about the clues in a body that anger might be building, like heat, tension, a fast heartbeat, or a change in breathing.
Considering that anger can sometimes be sitting on top of another feeling, like hurt, disappointment, or feeling unheard.
Reflecting on what helps when anger feels very big and what might support a person in that moment.
The character Anger reacts quickly and with great intensity to something that feels unfair or wrong. His body changes visibly as the feeling builds, including his colour, posture, and expression. He speaks loudly and with force, and the reaction happens very fast with very little build up. The clip shows anger as a big, visible, and hard to ignore emotion that takes over quickly.
• What clues told you that the character was feeling angry?
• How quickly did the anger seem to build in the clip?
• What does anger feel like in your body?
• Can you think of another word to describe anger?
• Does your anger ever look like the character in the clip, or does it look different?
• Can you think of a feeling that sometimes comes just before anger for you?
• What helps you when a feeling like anger starts to feel very big?
• How could you let someone know you are feeling really frustrated without it becoming overwhelming?
• What could someone do or say that would help you feel supported when you are angry?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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