An anger diary is a personal journal where people express their feelings of anger and their anger triggers. For young people, this diary can be used when they feel frustrated, like during conflicts with friends, tough moments in school, or family disagreements.
The Anger Diary is a one-page worksheet that serves as a therapeutic instrument for kids or teens to meticulously record not only their triggers but also their ensuing thoughts, responses, and consequences throughout the week. Ample space is provided beneath each question, making it easy for kids or teens to jot down their answers.
Using this worksheet daily is beneficial for kids and teens who aren't vocal about their feelings, providing a structured outlet for self-expression. They can use this in digital format or print it, so they can conveniently express their feelings anytime and anywhere.
Parents and mental health professionals supporting kids or teens can make copies of this diary and hand them out. After finishing a worksheet, they can set aside time to discuss the answers and brainstorm anger management tips during a family retreat or a special Sunday camping trip.
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References:
- Colasante, T., Zuffianò, A., & Malti, T. (2016). Daily deviations in anger, guilt, and sympathy: A developmental diary study of aggression. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 44, 1515-1526.
- Parkinson, B., Roper, A., & Simons, G. (2009). Appraisal ratings in diary reports of reasonable and unreasonable anger. European Journal of Social Psychology, 39(1), 82-87. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsp.470
- Pond, R. S., Kashdan, T. B., DeWall, C. N., Savostyanova, A., Lambert, N. M., & Fincham, F. D. (2012). Emotion differentiation moderates aggressive tendencies in angry people: A daily diary analysis. Emotion, 12(2), 326-337. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0025762
