The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustration

by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, Julia V. Taylor (Foreword)

Between family life and the pressures of school, there's no doubt that it's stressful being a teenager. But if you've noticed yourself beginning to take out your frustrations on the people you love most-your parents, brothers or sisters, and friends-it may be time to make a change. The Anger Workbook for Teens includes thirty-seven exercises designed to show you effective skills to help you deal with feelings of rage without losing it.

By completing just one ten-minute worksheet a day, you'll find out what's triggering your anger, look at the ways you react, and learn skills and techniques for getting your anger under control. You'll develop a personal anger profile and learn to notice the physical symptoms you feel when you become enraged, then find out how to calm those feelings and respond more sensitively to others. Once you fully understand your anger, you'll be better prepared to deal with your feelings in the moment and never lose your cool.

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Counselling

144 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2009

Reviews

[Anneke Alnatour · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great workbook, and the activities are just as useful for adults as for teens!

Recommended

[Madeline Singleton · Rating 3 out of 5]

activities are fine but don’t seem that engaging for teens

[Susan]

thumbed through Jessica Lindsey's copy today 4 11 16. mostly looks great. all she has in series have emotional scaling [rating own emotions on an intensity scale of 1 to whatever, like docs & hospitals do w pain]. does have "punch a pillow" as an option on managing angry feelings/physical aspects of releasing anger ;(. [rsch doesn't support "catharsis" such as this, creates more likely to punch something when you're angry...other physical releases better.] Does include some brain science info [maybe a lot. need to see.] find sale or 2nd hand. [not buying "punch a pillow" anger mgt ;).]

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this and flagged the many great activities to use with my clients. The writing is clear and straightforward and worded in a way that even younger teens will be able to use it. I'm sure I will find this book very helpful with my clients that struggle with anger!

[L.A. Jacob · Rating 2 out of 5]

Skimmed - has a lot of CBT stuff in it. For very smart or very aware teens.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this for my clients and it is a comprehensive tool to help with coping skills. Loved it.

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many useful tools.