Before a conflict can be resolved peacefully, the people involved need to manage their anger and calm down. In this session, which will take two class periods to complete, students explore ways to calm themselves and others in stressful situations. To help students explore ways to manage their own anger and respond constructively to other people's anger. Generate ways to respond constructively when someone else is angry. Assessment Class participation Role plays Session 6 homework assignment and Learning Log entry Session at a Glance Instructor introduces RID , a strategy for reducing anger.
Students suggest ways to help others calm down.
Groups role-play constructive ways to handle anger. Explain the purpose of the session . Explain that during this session students will practice ways to help themselves and others feel calmer in tense situations. Stress that the chances of resolving a conflict peacefully increase greatly when everyone feels calm instead of angry. Remind students that anger is a natural, normal part of our interactions and that if we calm down, think positively, and respond constructively, we can manage our anger.