anger resources
mouse was mad
Mouse feels angry—very angry—so he starts hopping. He then tries stomping. Yet, none of his tactics help him move to a calmer place until he settles on his breath. When he begins to take deep breaths and practices being still, he is able to shift from so, so mad to a calmer place. I appreciate how this resource stays in the form of a metaphor as it is all about the mouse.
when sophie gets angry, really, really angry
This story is about a girl named Sophie who gets really angry and then runs. She is able to calm down when she gets still and begins to notice the nature around her. As she grounds herself in nature, everything shifts for her and she is able to return home and get back into the flow of life at home. This book could lead to a conversation with kids about how to calm down when mad. What can you do other than run to calm down? This is a resource that a young child can relate to. It can provide a teaching opportunity for empathizing with kids in their potential desire to run (think: fight, flight, or freeze) and yet help them move towards more grounding coping skills.
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