Teens: How do you learn to control your anger? Activity 28

Source: The Anger workbook for Teens by (Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, MS)   

Activity 28:

When you first started this workbook, you were having a hard time handling your anger. By completing these activities, you have probably learned a number of ways to manage your angry feelings.

At this point, it is likely that you have seen a change in your behaviour and that others have noticed as well. What have you learned from doing the activities will not prevent you from your experiencing anger again, but you will know how to keep it under control. See how far you have come!

For each of these statements, circle the answer that best describes you.

I have improved my response to anger.

1. Strongly disagree    2. Disagree    3. Neutral     4. Agree   5. Strongly agree

I have more control of anger

1. Strongly disagree    2. Disagree    3. Neutral     4. Agree   5. Strongly agree

On average, I get really angry...

1. Every day    2. Every few days    3. Once a week    4. Every two weeks    5. Once a month

Read each statement and check either “yes” or “no”

People have noticed a difference in how I handle situations.                     Yes           No

I have learned different ways to cope when I feel frustrated.                      Yes           No

I have involved others in helping me when I get angry.                             Yes            No      

I know I can change how I handle situations that make me angry.            Yes           No

I have not hit anyone since I have been working on my anger.                  Yes          No

The higher you rated yourself on the scales, and the more frequently you checked “yes” the less anger is a problem for you.

Look back at Activity 1 and compare your answers

What areas have you improved in?

What areas do you think you need more to work in?