Ekklesia Inner City Ministries

Reduce Anger Yourself is a program that aims to teach students safe and positive methods of dealing with anger, It runs during the students' lunch period. During the program, students are provided with lunch, which adhere to any religious, cultural and/or allergic restrictions. The sessions typically include an overview of guidelines, a lesson, group work, role playing exercises, and either a creative aspect or a game. R.A.Y. not only provides the students with lessons and activities, it also gives students a safe place to share their feelings and experiences and to discuss the best options for dealing with their anger.

Why Is R.A.Y. Important?

Anger is a normal part of life; therefore it is something that children need to learn to deal with in an appropriate manner. There is nothing wrong with feeling angry.  Problems only begin to arise when people do not deal with anger properly. Poor coping skills can lead to hurtful conduct such as vandalism, self-harming and violence. Teaching students how manage their anger can significantly reduce the amount of violence within a school. R.A.Y. coping skills and positive decision making abilities are extremely beneficial concepts for children to grasp, which will only aid them with healthy growth and maturation.

What is our goal?

• Help children to understand anger
• Discover positive ways of dealing with emotions
• Teach conflict resolution skills
• Illustrate safe and appropriate ways of dealing with anger
• Provide a safe and fun learning environment