Coping with anger in young kids may be challenging because their social-emotional skills are still developing. This makes it difficult for them to control their feelings. With guidance and support from a caring adult, a child can learn to stop throwing temper tantrums, talking back, and refusing to go to bed or take a bath.
The Coping with Anger Worksheet lets kids write down some of the things that make them feel angry and describe their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors resulting from that anger. After a child expresses their anger in writing, it instructs them to identify coping skills they are willing to use from different categories: Relaxation, Distraction, Movement, and Thinking Skills.
Using this worksheet helps kids manage their anger, which is also beneficial for resolving conflicts. Parents and mental health professionals can gain insight into the causes of a child’s anger, allowing them to better support the child. For example, they can plan guidelines and activities that build emotional regulation.
After completing the worksheet, kids can be asked to demonstrate a coping skill and practice the skill regularly. Feel free to introduce other skills, such as art therapy and visualizing a peaceful place.
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References:
- Lench, H. C. (2004). Anger management: Diagnostic differences and treatment implications. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 23(4), 512-531. https://doi.org/10.1521/jscp.23.4.512.40304
- Valdez Aceves, M. (2023). Building Anger Management Skills in Preschoolers. Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 1419. https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/1419
- Wright, H. N. (2005). Helping your kids deal with anger, fear, and sadness. Harvest House Publishers.
