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Dear Milton,

     I can understand how a bad test grade can lead to a bad mood. Whenever I am in a bad mood, I try to give myself time and space to cool off before I feel comfortable talking to others because I know it's not fair to take my anger out on them. Remember, Milton, the more you are aware of your own anger and what makes you angry, the better you can control your anger. 

     It might be helpful to start by figuring out where you feel the anger in your body. This worksheet well help you locate your anger.

Dear Milton,

     I know how hard it must be to feel out of control when you get angry. It takes time to learn how to walk away. You've been so used to doing it a certain way,you just have to practice doing it a new way in order to start seeing changes. Don't give up, Milton- you're doing great!

Dear Milton,

    While I can understand your frustration when you don't get what you want right away, I also don't want you to keep getting grounded at home. In the future, it might be a good idea to take a moment and think about what will happen if you follow through with your actions when you are angry. Taking a moment has often helped me not act out of anger.

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