Easy Read Anger Guide – PowerPoint / Word Layout

 

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Slide 1 / Page 1 – Title

Title: Understanding Anger
Subtitle: Easy Read Guide
Symbols: 😠 (angry face) | 🧠 (brain) | ❤️ (heart)

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Slide 2 / Page 2 – What is Anger?

Text:

• Anger is a natural feeling.

• Everyone feels angry sometimes — it is part of being human.

• Feeling angry can be healthy.

Symbols: 🌱 (growth), 🤔 (thinking)

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Slide 3 / Page 3 – Why We Feel Angry

Text:
We may feel angry because:

• Someone treated us unfairly

• Someone hurt us

• Problems in our daily life

• Difficult past experiences

• Feeling scared, embarrassed, or helpless

Symbols: ⚖️ (balance/unfairness), 🏠 (home/problems), 😟 (fear/embarrassment)

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Slide 4 / Page 4 – It’s Okay Not to Know

Text:

• Sometimes, we may not know why we are angry — and that is okay.

• You don’t always need to explain your feelings.

Symbols: ❓ (question mark), 🤷‍♂️ (shrug)

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Slide 5 / Page 5 – When Anger Can Be Helpful

Text:
Anger can help us by:

• Showing problems that need attention

• Protecting us from harm

• Giving energy and focus

• Motivating change or standing up for ourselves

• Helping us defend ourselves in danger

Symbols: 🛡️ (shield), ⚡ (energy), 🚨 (alert)

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Slide 6 / Page 6 – When Anger Can Be Unhelpful

Text:
Sometimes anger causes problems:

• Distracts from tasks

• Makes us say/do things we regret

• Makes communication harder

• Causes conflict

• Makes us feel guilty or ashamed

• Blocks understanding other feelings

• Lowers self-esteem

• Affects sleep or health

• Makes others judge us

Symbols: 💥 (conflict), 😢 (sadness), 💤 (sleep), 💔 (broken heart)

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Slide 7 / Page 7 – When Anger Becomes a Problem

Text:
Anger may be a problem if:

• You can’t control it

• You hurt yourself or others

• It damages relationships or work

• It upsets or frightens people around you

• You constantly think about anger

• You regret what you say/do

• You use alcohol or drugs to manage anger

Symbols: ⚠️ (warning), 🚫 (no), 😰 (stress)

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Slide 8 / Page 8 – Managing Anger

Text:

• Anger is normal — it will not disappear.

• We can learn to manage it:

  • Recognize anger

  • Express anger safely

  • Take steps to calm down

  • Seek professional help if needed

Symbols: 🧘‍♀️ (calm), 📘 (learning), 🤝 (support)

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Slide 9 / Page 9 – Tip / Encouragement

Text:
Managing anger is a skill.
With support and practice, you can feel calmer and more in control.

Symbols: 🌈 (hope), 👍 (positive), 🕊️ (peace)