Anger Triggers

Anger triggers are situations or events that make someone feel mad or upset. In teens, these triggers can vary, such as conflicts with friends or family, academic stress, and feeling misunderstood. Understanding and addressing these triggers is important especially if teens are unaware of it and express it in ways that harm themselves and other people. The Anger Triggers worksheet is a tool to figure out what makes a teenager angry and teach them how to manage their feelings healthily. It has a scale of 0 to 10, where 10 is considered furious and 0 is calm so teens can properly rate how each anger trigger affects them. They can also add triggers not found on the list and describe their current coping strategies. Using this worksheet helps teens gain control over their emotions and build healthier ways to cope with anger. For instance, if a teen rates homework stress as 8 on the scale, they can then practice using relaxation techniques to manage that anger more effectively. Once the worksheet is completed, parents, teachers, and mental health professionals can introduce the Anger Coping Skills for Teens handout for additional support. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of anger management worksheets and handouts. References: Hagen, A. H., & Dolhanty, J. (2023). Angry kids, angry parents: Understanding and working with anger in your family. American Psychological Association. Murphy, T., & Oberlin, L. H. (2010). The angry child: Regaining control when your child is out of control. Harmony. Simmonds, J. (2003). Seeing red: An anger management and peacemaking curriculum for kids. New Society Publishers.