Experiential Group Practice Sessions - Participation Log

Anger Triggers Scale

Yes (2) No(1)

I get angry when…

People don’t give me a chance

I am ordered around

Someone will not let me do what I want

People crowd me

Someone doesn’t trust me

Others don’t like my decisions

Total: I: _______

Anyone pushes or hits me, or someone close to me

My friends are being bullied verbally, emotionally, or physically

Someone damages my property

Someone is rude to my family

People call me names

Someone tries to take something from me

Friends apply negative peer pressure

Total: P: _______

Things don’t go as I planned

Things aren’t done quickly enough

Things are disorganized

I have to wait for people

Someone or something interferes with my plans

People think I should be like them

Others try to control how I act

Total: C: _______

I get angry when… Yes (2) No (1)

I cannot do something as well as I want

Others get more attention than I do

Someone embarrasses me

Others see me as inadequate

I can’t get things done

Expectations of me are too high

I’m criticized in front of friends

Total: S: _______

I don’t get the respect I deserve

People will not listen to me

People don’t understand my feelings

I’m not able to voice my opinion

People don’t have time for me

I feel like I don’t matter

People misinterpret my intentions

Total: R: _______

I Threat to Independence Total: _____

P Threat to Person or Property Total: _____

C Threat to Control Total: _____

S Threat to Self-Esteem Total: _____

R Threat to Respect Total: _____

Individual Scale Score	Result	Indications
7-9	Low	You do not have many triggers in this area for which you become angry.
10-11	Moderate	You have some triggers in this area for which you become angry.
12-14	High	You have many triggers in this area for which you become angry.

Threat to Independence

People scoring high on this scale get angry when they perceive that their independence is being taken away, restricted or questioned. They do not like to take orders from others and feel as if they should be able to do what they want, regardless of the situation.

Threat to Person or Property

People scoring high on this scale get angry when they perceive that they or their friends and family are being threatened verbally, physically or emotionally. They also get angry when their property, or the property of their friends and family, is being damaged or taken from them.

THREAT TO CONTROL People scoring high on this scale get angry when they perceive that control is being taken from them or that there is a threat that they will lose control. They get angry when their plans are disrupted and do not proceed as they want. They get angry when they must wait for other people to show up or when others alter their plans.

THREAT TO SELF-ESTEEM People scoring high on this scale get angry when they perceive that their sense of self is viewed negatively. They get angry when they feel like they cannot achieve what they want to achieve, or when they do not do as well on a task as they feel they should. They also get angry when other people view them as weak or inadequate, and they will do things to try and prove that they are worthy.

THREAT TO RESPECT People scoring high on this scale get angry when they perceive that they are not being treated as respectfully as they should be. They want people to regard them highly, trust them, listen to them and understand their thoughts and emotions. They get angry when others are unable to do so. They also get angry when others misinterpret and / or ridicule their intentions and / or make light of their opinions.