Coping Skills For Anger Worksheet
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Worksheet published on February 8th, 2023
Anger is difficult to control sometimes. It is powerful, and can affect a person in a number of different ways. When a person does not feel in control of their anger, they can react in ways that leads to consequences.
It is important to know how to stay in control of anger. Anger can be maintained, felt and expressed in healthy ways by knowing different coping skills. Coping skills for anger can also improve other areas of life, like a person’s relationships, career, and self-esteem.
About This Worksheet
This is the Coping Skills For Anger worksheet. This worksheet provides a list of coping skills that a person can use in the heat of the moment when feeling angry. These coping skills offer healthier perspective, along with methods of staying mindful of consequences and motivators for controlling anger.
This worksheet is great for people who struggle with controlling their anger. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with resisting temptation to act out in anger toward themselves and others. It can help adolescents and adults and can be used in individual and group counseling sessions.
Instructions
Begin by reviewing the introduction and directions on the worksheet. You may also review each of the coping skills provided before having the client answer the reflection questions.
When you are confident that the client understands each coping skill and how it can be helpful, allow them time to answer the reflection questions. Review their responses with the client and allow them to take a copy of the worksheet for reference. You may also designate the coping skill that is most helpful or important for the client to use, to help encourage regular use of the worksheet.
