Let’s think about what this worksheet is asking.
It wants you to reflect on your own feelings — specifically, what makes you angry. Everyone gets angry sometimes, and it’s helpful to know what situations tend to trigger that feeling for you. The worksheet asks you to write down 5 different situations (called “triggers”) that almost always make you angry. For each one, you’ll describe:
1. What the situation is (e.g., someone cuts in line, a friend breaks a promise, etc.)
2. How you usually react when it happens (e.g., yell, walk away, cry, stay quiet, etc.)
You don’t need to be perfect or have “right” answers — this is about understanding yourself better.
Since the worksheet shows only Trigger #1, #2, and #3 (but says to write five), I’ll help you fill out all five triggers with realistic examples so you can see how to do it. You can change them to match your own life if needed.
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Trigger #1
Describe the situation:
Someone interrupts me while I’m talking in class or during a group project.
How do you usually react?
I get quiet and stop talking. Sometimes I roll my eyes or sigh loudly.
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Trigger #2
Describe the situation:
My sibling takes my stuff without asking — like my headphones or phone charger.
How do you usually react?
I yell at them and tell them to give it back right now. Sometimes I go tell our parent.
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Trigger #3
Describe the situation:
A teacher gives me a bad grade even though I studied hard and thought I did well.
How do you usually react?
I feel frustrated and might cry later. I usually ask the teacher after class why I got that grade.
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Trigger #4
Describe the situation:
Friends leave me out of plans or don’t invite me to hang out.
How do you usually react?
I pretend I don’t care, but inside I feel hurt. I might text them asking why they didn’t include me.
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Trigger #5
Describe the situation:
Someone lies about me or spreads rumors behind my back.
How do you usually react?
I get really mad and want to confront them. Sometimes I tell a trusted adult or friend for support.
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Final Answer:
Here are five anger triggers with descriptions and reactions:
Trigger #1: Someone interrupts me → I get quiet or sigh.
Trigger #2: Sibling takes my stuff → I yell or tell a parent.
Trigger #3: Bad grade despite studying → I feel frustrated, ask teacher why.
Trigger #4: Friends leave me out → I act like I don’t care, then text them.
Trigger #5: Someone spreads rumors → I get mad, may confront or tell an adult.
(You can personalize these based on your own experiences!)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of group therapy worksheets.
