[...]... BEHIND MY BACK 30 WHEN SOMEONE MESSES WITH ME 24 SEEING RED Prior to the session, make enough copies for each participant to have a “Yes” and a “No” card Cut the cards into slips for group members to hold up during the “I get angry when…” learning activity YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO SEEING RED 25 This is how I feel when I’m angry: 26 SEEING RED What does your ANGER feel like? What do your body...10 SEEING RED Introduction Program Objectives Everyone feels angry at times By itself, anger is not a problem It is simply a feeling, just like feeling happy, excited, scared or sad However, if it’s being stuffed or becomes explosive, anger can turn harmful and destructive Eventually, our anger can control everything we do and damage important relationships with others Seeing Red is a curriculum... in our world • Explore the natural consequences of choices • 12 Establish trust within the group Practice diffusing situations through what is said and how it’s said SEEING RED Facilitating Effective Groups A unique aspect of the Seeing Red curriculum is its specific design for small groups of willing participants As a result, group members are more willing to learn from one another and empower each... Accountability As a group facilitator, hold the participants accountable for the rules that they create during the first session Also, be sure to affirm their positive behavior and thoughtful ideas SEEING RED 13 14 SEEING RED WELCOME WEEK SESSION ONE LESSON OBJECTIVES ⇒ Establish trust in the group ⇒ Create group rules and guidelines ⇒ Identify different triggers of anger ⇒ Identify different reactions to anger... as well 18 SEEING RED When I get mad I… Check the right box for you: Always Some- Never times 1 Hit or kick the person………………… 2 Ignore the person…………………… 3 Take a deep breath and relax……… 4 Listen to the person I’m mad at…… 5 Call him/her a name back………… 6 Threaten him/her ………………… 7 Tease others………………………… 8 Find a safe teacher, parent, or adult 9 Stop and think before I react……… SEEING RED 19 DISCOVERING... a particular activity would be best suited for middle school-aged or older participants, and should be substituted for the other described activity for groups with young participants SEEING RED 11 Key Concepts of Seeing Red • Identify common triggers of anger • Take responsibility for mistakes • Identify positive and healthy ways to keep from losing control • Explore how participants cover up more painful... sidewalk I walk around it V I walk down another street SEEING RED 31 I will not fight with you today I will not fight with you today, No I won’t, I’ll only say, “I do feel mad, that’s okay, We’ll work it out another way.” If I feel my anger rise, I’ll push the urge to hurt aside I can think and use my mind, And leave all violence far behind 32 SEEING RED WARNING: I’M GETTING MAD! SESSION FOUR LESSON OBJECTIVES... an angering situation) After this lesson, participants will be able to understand and define better what makes them angry and recognize how their body feels and reacts when their anger is triggered 20 SEEING RED MEETING WARM-UP A MEMORY TEST 10 min Before passing out the name-tents from last week, challenge the group to remember everyone’s names, what they drew, and what was said about themselves from... anger is triggered by many different things.) • Can you think of other situations that trigger your anger? • What causes us to get angry at some things and not angry at other things? • Is it okay for us to feel angry? Why or why not? • Is it okay to handle our anger any way that we feel? Why or why not? • Do all situations make you feel the same amount of anger? Why or why not? SEEING RED 21 B THIS... confidentiality if they feel that a child is being hurt, physically or sexually, or if there is a concern that a child is going to hurt him/herself LEARNING ACTIVITIES A REASONS TO BE ANGRY 20 min 16 SEEING RED Ask the group to come up with a list of all the reasons that someone can feel angry and record their responses on a flipchart Remind the group that there are no right or wrong answers B WAYS TO . www.newsociety.com NEW SOCIETY PUBLISHERS www.newsociety.com SEEING RED 7 Dedication Seeing Red is dedicated to the thousands of Minnesota children who. 11 Design and Framework of Lesson Plans 11 Key Concepts of Seeing Red 12 Key Activities of Seeing Red 12 Facilitating Effective Groups 13 Lessons 1. WELCOME