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Chill Skills

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Lesson Plan

Developing Chill Skills

Introduce 9th graders to practical anger management strategies and empower them to design a personalized plan in a 40-minute small group session.

Learning effective anger management helps students recognize emotional triggers and develop coping mechanisms that promote healthier interpersonal interactions and personal well-being.

Audience

9th Grade Group

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion and hands-on activities.

Materials

Developing Chill Skills, Anger Management Toolkit (Slide Deck), and Personal Strategy Planner (Worksheet)

Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

  • Greet the group and introduce the session theme.
  • Discuss common triggers of anger and invite brief sharing of experiences.
  • Use the Developing Chill Skills slides to outline objectives.

Step 2

Exploring Strategies

15 minutes

  • Present different anger management techniques using the Anger Management Toolkit (Slide Deck).
  • Facilitate group discussion on how each strategy could be applied in real life.
  • Encourage reflections with guiding questions.

Step 3

Personal Strategy Planning

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Personal Strategy Planner (Worksheet) and guide students through the process.
  • Allow students time to draft their personalized plan.
  • Collect informal feedback to address any challenges.

Step 4

Wrap-Up

5 minutes

  • Recap the session's key points.
  • Invite any final questions and provide resources for further support.
  • Emphasize the importance of continued practice.
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Slide Deck

Anger Management Toolkit

Explore practical strategies to recognize and manage anger effectively.

Introduce the Anger Management Toolkit slide deck. Briefly explain that this deck provides an overview of practical strategies to manage anger, which will be discussed and applied in group activities.

Understanding Anger

• What is anger?
• Common triggers
• Physical and emotional signs

Discuss what anger is, common triggers, and the importance of recognizing these moments. Use visuals to highlight key triggers and the physiological signs of anger.

Anger Management Strategies

• Deep Breathing Exercises
• Counting and Pausing
• Taking a Timeout
• Positive Self-Talk
• Physical Activity

Introduce various anger management techniques such as deep breathing, counting, taking a break, and positive self-talk. Encourage students to think of real-life examples where these strategies could apply.

Group Discussion

Discuss:

  • Which strategies have you tried?
  • How do you feel they help?
  • What might you use next time?

Prompt a discussion with the students on how these strategies might work in different scenarios. Ask guided questions and encourage sharing of thoughts.

Personal Strategy Planning

Begin drafting your personalized plan for managing anger using the strategies discussed.

Transition into a reflective session where students consider which strategies resonate with them personally. This slide should lead to the Personal Strategy Planner activity.

Wrap-Up & Resources

Recap:
• Recognize triggers
• Use management strategies
• Personalize your plan

Resources for further support available.

Conclude the session by summarizing the key takeaways and reinforcing the idea that ongoing practice can help manage anger more effectively. Provide any final words of encouragement and additional resource suggestions.

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Worksheet

Personal Strategy Planner

This worksheet is designed to help you create your own personalized plan for managing anger. Reflect on what you have learned and use the prompts below to guide your thinking.

1. Identifying Your Triggers

What events, situations, or interactions typically make you feel angry? List any triggers or feelings that help you recognize when anger might be building.



2. Recognizing Your Signs

How do you know when you are getting angry? Write down the physical, emotional, or behavioral signs you experience.






3. Strategies That Work for You

Review the anger management strategies discussed in class. Which ones resonate with you the most? List your top strategies and explain why you think they will help you manage your anger.









4. Creating Your Step-by-Step Plan

Using the strategies you selected, create a step-by-step plan outlining what you'll do when you start to feel angry. Include details like:
• What will you do first?
• What strategies will you use?
• How will you calm down?












5. Setting Your Goals

Set one or two realistic goals for how you will practice your anger management plan. These could be related to using the plan in specific situations or tracking your progress over time.












6. Reflection

After using your plan, take a moment to reflect on its effectiveness. What worked well? What could be improved?












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