Noticing that all feelings, including anger, are a normal part of life.
Exploring what can happen when feelings are pushed down and not shared.
Noticing body clues that can show a feeling is building up.
Exploring the many different ways people can express anger safely.
Thinking about how naming a feeling can make it easier to manage.
Considering how others might respond when big feelings come out suddenly.
Unikitty works hard to stay positive in this clip from The Lego Movie. She keeps smiling and says everything is fine as things get harder. Unikitty pushes her angry feelings down instead of sharing them. Her feelings build up until she turns red and bursts into rage.
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.
For access to playback speed, transcripts or closed captions, please click the video title in the top left of the player to access the Youtube source where these controls are provisioned.
We are always looking to grow and improve this resource and would love to hear from you. Whether you have a suggestion for a clip or topic, a question about your subscription, or feedback to share, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Please also see our knowledge base for further information.
