Anger is sneaky. It has a tendency to build silently outside of awareness before eventually growing out of control. Knowing your anger triggers and warning signs can help you better manage this emotion.
Our Anger Diary worksheet helps clients understand their anger by asking them to reflect on specific episodes. The worksheet defines key terms (trigger, warning signs, response, and outcome) and provides examples of each, then invites clients to record their own experiences. This tool can help clients identify anger patterns and understand where to implement healthy coping skills.
Review your client’s anger diary in session to learn more about their anger experiences and to discuss coping strategies:
- Do they notice any patterns in their anger triggers?
- Which warning signs best indicate that anger is growing?
- What coping skills can they use to stop anger from getting out of control?
Try pairing this worksheet with our Anger Warning Signs worksheet.
