Ways to Express Anger for Children
__ Talk to someone __ Run __ Draw pictures
__ Write stories __ Dance __ Hit clay
__ Jump rope __ Cry __ Tell a story that expresses the feeling
__ Punch a punching bag __ Exercise __ Jump on a trampoline
__ Shoot baskets __ Listen to music __ Yell into a pillow
__ Hit a pillow __ Jump __ Play video games
__ Go for a hike __ Paint __ Hit a tether ball
__ Say really angry words alone with your door closed __ Walk the dog
__ Throw a ball __ Play a musical instrument __ Take pictures
__ Call a friend __ Have someone hold you __ draw
__ Write an angry feeling on a rock and throw it into a lake, river or ocean.
__ Write down angry feelings and then stomp on the paper or poke holes in it.
__ Make a play list of songs that express how they feel
__ Make an “altered book” of collages
__ Make a video of how you feel
__ Start a blog
Dr. Lois Nightingale, Psychologist PSY9503 714-993-5343