Lesson Plan
Can You Catch Your Thoughts?
Guide a 9th-grade student to identify and challenge anger-triggering automatic thoughts, evaluate evidence around those thoughts, and develop balanced alternatives to manage anger.
Targeting anger-related thinking helps students recognize triggers, regulate strong emotions, reduce impulsive reactions, and build healthier coping strategies.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Anger-Focused Materials and Set Up
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Thought Radar on Anger Triggers
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Automatic Thought Detective for Anger
20 minutes
Step 3
Journaling: Anger-Focused Thought Tracking Log
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Reflection on Anger Management
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Can You Catch Your Thoughts?
Session Objectives
Why Challenge Your Thoughts?
Warm-Up: Thought Radar on Anger Triggers
Discussion: Automatic Thought Detective for Anger
Journaling: Anger-Focused Thought Tracking Log
Cool-Down: Reflection on Anger Management
Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
Journal
Cool Down
