Conflict Resolution 101: What is Stairstep Thinking?

A great method of managing feelings of anger ties in closely with the SPAM Method and also with the suggestion that Tim gave to Blake in the story called “Angry Blake.” It is a method called STAIRSTEP THINKING.

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Anger Management role-play: SPAM and Stairstep Thinking

Visit this page to get the link to the PDF file for the scripted role-play to print for classroom use called “SPAM and Stairstep Thinking.

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SPAM And Stairstep Thinking-Table of Contents

Here is a story scenario you can use to help teach further details about a unique Anger Management method called S.P.A.M. The story is called “SPAM and Stairstep Thinking.” Jason is offended and angry that Blake put him down. The rest of the morning went from bad to worse. At lunch, his best friend Lee taught him how to use the SPAM method of anger management and Stairstep Thinking to psych himself into feeling better again.

Please note that SPAM is an acronym: S.P.A.M. = Stop-Ponder-Appreciate-Moment

Links to all 3 chapters for SPAM and Stairstep Thinking

Read Chapter 1 – Jason’s terrible day all started with Blake’s bullying

Read Chapter 2 – Lee helps turn Jason’s day around

Read Chapter 3 – How do you handle being put-down?

Anger Management Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8) – Control your anger with SPAM

This is the Lesson Plan Hub page for "Control your anger with SPAM." Links to all nine sections of the lesson are included.

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Anger Management SPAM role-play #2 that demonstrates the SPAM method

Visit this page to get the link to the PDF file for the scripted role-play to print for classroom use called "A Role-Play that demonstrates the SPAM method."

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Need to control your anger? Try SPAM

Are you having trouble controlling your feelings of anger? You might wish to try a method of Anger Management that works called SPAM, like the meat, only it is not something to eat. (S.P.A.M. = Stop-Ponder-Appreciate-Moment)

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Anger Management role-play: Control your anger with SPAM

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Story Description: Emily and Mike have a great deal of trouble keeping control of their temper. A guidance counselor teach them a method of Anger Management that works called SPAM, like the meat, only it is not something to eat. (S.P.A.M. = Stop-Ponder-Appreciate-Moment)

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Anger Management Tale: Control Your Anger With SPAM

Here is a story scenario you can use to help teach about a unique Anger Management method. The story is called “Control Your Anger With SPAM.” Emily and Mike have a great deal of trouble keeping control of their temper. A guidance counselor teach them a method of Anger Management that works called SPAM, like the meat, only it is not something to eat. (S.P.A.M. = Stop-Ponder-Appreciate-Moment)

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