The Learning How to Rethink Angry Feelings workbook is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) resource designed to help children and young people understand, process, and manage anger in a healthy way. Through engaging storytelling, practical exercises, and structured reflection, this workbook teaches essential anger regulation techniques that help individuals rethink their emotional responses and develop positive coping strategies.
What’s Inside?
- Understanding anger – Explores what anger is, why we feel it, and how it can affect thoughts, behaviours, and relationships.
- The story of Mark – A relatable scenario that illustrates how anger builds up and how it can be managed differently.
- The RETHINK method – A seven-step approach to recognising and processing anger in a constructive way.
- Self-reflection activities – Exercises to help children identify triggers, emotional responses, and alternative ways of thinking.
- Anger and communication – Techniques for handling conflicts with others, listening effectively, and expressing emotions respectfully.
- The benefits and costs of anger – Encourages children to evaluate the short-term and long-term impact of their anger.
- Action plan and practice – Guided exercises to apply the RETHINK method in daily situations.
How Can the Resource Be Used Practically?
- Personal reflection and self-improvement – Children and young people can use this workbook independently or with guidance to reflect on their anger and develop healthier habits.
- Classroom and school programs – Teachers can incorporate the workbook into social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons to help students develop emotional regulation skills.
- Therapeutic support and counselling – Therapists and social workers can use the activities to guide children through anger management strategies in a structured way.
- Parent and caregiver support – Families can work through the workbook together to help children build positive coping strategies at home.
- Behaviour intervention programs – Schools and professionals supporting children with behavioural challenges can use this resource as part of anger management plans and intervention strategies.
This CBT-based anger management workbook provides a structured, engaging, and practical approach to rethinking anger and developing positive emotional regulation skills. By applying the techniques in real-life situations, children and young people can build resilience, improve relationships, and express their emotions in a healthier way.
