Anger warning signs include verbal and non-verbal cues showing that someone is getting mad. These signs can include clenched fists and dwelling on negative thoughts. Recognizing these signs is important as ignoring them may cause kids and teens to struggle with unmanageable emotions and possible behavioral issues.
The Anger Warning Signs worksheet is a helpful guide that lists different signs grouped into physical, emotional, behavioral, and mental aspects. Kids and teens can mark the signs they notice during angry moments. The worksheet also encourages them to add any other signs not listed, letting them explore their anger cues in a personalized way.
Answering this worksheet helps teachers and mental health professionals figure out when kids or teens need coping strategies, which are a crucial part of anger management. For example, giving it as homework and reviewing it regularly in school or during therapy sessions makes it helpful for creating a good anger management plan.
In addition, kids and teens may use this Anger Diary worksheet to track their thoughts, actions, and outcomes.
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References:
- Blum, P. (2005). Teacher's guide to anger management. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203995778
- Puskar, K. R., Stark, K. H., Northcut, T., Williams, R., & Haley, T. (2010). Teaching kids to cope with anger: Peer education. Journal of Child Health Care, 15(1), 5-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/1367493510382932
- Wilson, H., Barton, L., & Maguire, T. (2010). Implementation of anger management interventions in a psychiatric intensive care unit. Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care, 7(01), 35-39. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1742646410000208
