The document discusses 7 approaches to help students control their anger: 1) teach self-assertion and advocacy, 2) share power when possible, 3) identify problems and reinforce success, 4) use effective listening skills, 5) provide movement, breaks, and motor outlets, 6) provide positive alternatives, 7) teach problem-solving strategies. It notes that students, especially those with undiagnosed disabilities, may have angry outbursts due to factors like abuse, neglect, poverty or ignorance, so educators must help them learn anger management.

1. 7 Approaches to Help Students Control their Anger When anger rises, think of the consequences -Confucius

2. Educators must help students realize that there are positive ways to cope, with and express anger appropriately and learn anger control strategies. The effects of abuse, neglect, homelessness, poverty, and ignorance exert a powerful effect on the emotional health and well-being of a growing number of students. For students with undiagnosed emotional/behavioural disabilities, angry outbursts may be triggered by seemingly non-existent causes. .</div>

3. 1. Teach Self-Assertion and Advocacy • Teach students what they need to succeed • Help students learn how to advocate for themselves

4. 2. Share Power when Possible • Allow students input into how their classrooms are run • Allow them to participate in rule development and enforcement

5. 3. Identify Problems and Reinforce Success • Identify and eliminate potential sources of anger or violence • Publicly and frequently reinforce positive behavioral and learning accomplishments

6. 4. Use Effective Listening Skills • Talk with students about their problems and attitudes toward a negative situation • Demonstrate sincere compassion and concern for your students

7. 5. Movement, Breaks, and Motor Outlets • Allow movement breaks in your school and class schedule • Build motor outlets in the school or your classroom

8. 6. Provide Positive Alternatives • Teach students strategies that will limit, control, or divert angry impulses • Practice specific socially acceptable approaches to coping with anger

9. 7. Teach Problem-Solving Strategies 1. Identify the problem 2. Brainstorm the solutions 3. Determine the best solution 4. Implement the solution 5. Evaluating the solution, and practice it in non-threatening situations

10. If we fail to provide students, and in particular, those with behavioural/emotional disabilities, with appropriate strategies for coping with anger. We leave them to select avenues such as physical aggression, verbal abuse, or threats as potential outlets.

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