Furious Fred

game Description

This educational board game is designed to teach important concepts and practical skills for controlling anger and avoiding violence.

Players are introduced to the concept that anger can carry Fred towards actions that will be regretted later. Skills are introduced that help Fred stay calm, make good decisions, and take actions that will help himself instead of trying to hurt others.

The skills include:

• staying calm (take deep breaths, count slowly to 10, remind yourself)
• action skills (say why you are angry, ignore, say what you want, get help.)

Students with anger and aggression problems are usually anxious and defensive whenever the subject is brought up. However, in the game students are giving advice to Fred, the fictitious student. This "distance" puts them in a position where they can deal with and learn about these important issues without the usual defensiveness and denial.

In the post-game discussion, the teacher relates the players’ actions in the game to real life situations. A "Teacher’s Materials" booklet with complete lesson plans is also included.