Managing Frustration/Anger Collection

Our Frustration/Anger Management unit contains a series of videos about Casey, Bridget, and other friends, and their journey with managing anger and frustration in friendship, along with complementary printables and activities.

What videos are included? 

Timmy the Tiger and Other Broken Toys

Chapter 7 of our full 30-Chapter series
Isaac comes over for a playdate. Casey’s excitement soon turns into frustration when Isaac’s energy gets out of control and leads to Casey’s room and toys becoming a mess.
  • Choosing the right energy for the situation
  • Adjusting expectations
  • Problem-solving through arguments with friends

Bittersweet Cherries

Chapter 8 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey’s morning starts out with an unexpected bad moment, and he writes the story that three bad moments equals a bad day. What he doesn’t realize is how this will affect his mood for the rest of his day and the people around him.
  • Taking away focus on negative thoughts
  • Rewriting negative thoughts
  • Recovering from bad moments

Elephant-Snake Venom

Chapter 17 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey and Bridget have a disagreement during their imaginary play game. The friends use their skills to calm their frustration and problem-solve together. 
  • Navigating friendship conflicts or arguments
  • Problem-solving with friends
  • Understanding Frustration Energy: Acting In vs. Acting Out
  • Adjusting expectations

Testing Day!

Chapter 18 of our full 30-Chapter series
Testing Day is usually Casey’s favorite day of the year because of all the free time you get after you finish your test. However, this year doesn’t go as planned. Can Casey use his skills to deal with the unexpected changes?
  • Adjusting expectations
  • Recovering from bad moments
  • Understanding Frustration Energy: Acting In vs. Acting Out

Superpowers!

Chapter 27 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey decides to bring one of his dad’s fragile vintage comic books to school since his friends are playing a superhero imaginary game. Things quickly go wrong when his friends Isaac and Bridget become dysregulated arguing over the comic book. Casey might not be able to repair the ripped comic book, but he CAN talk to his friend Isaac, who feels like a troublemaker because of his hyperactivity.
  • Taking pride in our strengths and acknowledging our weaknesses
  • Accepting our unique selves
  • Being aware of our triggers and limits

Last Day of School

Chapter 29 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey went to bed so excited for the Last Day of School carnival but is heartbroken when he wakes up to rain. He talks to his mom about managing expectations and tries to stay positive about the day’s events. When an alternative surprise is promised, Casey must continue to stay regulated and manage his ever-changing expectations for the day. 
  • Adjusting expectations
  • Recovering from bad moments
  • Being open-minded to positive possibilities

Printables and Activities

Our printables and activities correlate with our chapter videos. Facilitators can watch the video of their choosing with their group or client, then lead the corresponding activity. Included in this unit are facilitator activity instructions, student worksheets, and take-home activities to reinforce learning. 

Lesson Activities

  • Emotions Pie Worksheet
  • Make Your Own Energy Stick
  • Action! Role Playing Game

Take-Home Activities

  • Playwriting (Home Activity 7)
  • Emotions Pie Tracking (Home Activity 8)
  • Frustration Energy (Home Activity 17)
  • Ocean Breeze (Home Activity 18)
  • Gaining Wisdom (Home Activity 27)
  • Expectations (Home Activity 29)

Coloring Pages and Posters (8x11 or 11x14 downloads available)

  • Corresponding coloring page for every video
  • Emotions Pie Poster