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Anger Iceberg (Worksheet) - Therapist Aid PDF

The anger iceberg model represents the idea that anger shown outwardly may be masking other underlying emotions like sadness, fear, or guilt that cause vulnerability. Exploring these hidden emotions can provide insight for clients into the root causes of their anger and potential alternative treatment approaches. For example, a client whose anger stems from jealousy may benefit from communication skills training, while a client whose anger is stress-related would be helped by developing self-care habits. The anger iceberg worksheet can be used in group discussions or individual activities to help clients identify and address the emotions beneath their feelings of anger.

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Anger Iceberg (Worksheet) - Therapist Aid PDF

The anger iceberg model represents the idea that anger shown outwardly may be masking other underlying emotions like sadness, fear, or guilt that cause vulnerability. Exploring these hidden emotions can provide insight for clients into the root causes of their anger and potential alternative treatment approaches. For example, a client whose anger stems from jealousy may benefit from communication skills training, while a client whose anger is stress-related would be helped by developing self-care habits. The anger iceberg worksheet can be used in group discussions or individual activities to help clients identify and address the emotions beneath their feelings of anger.

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Anger Iceberg

The Anger Iceberg represents the idea that, although anger is displayed outwardly, other emotions
may be hidden beneath the surface. These other feelings—such as sadness, fear, or guilt—might cause
a person to feel vulnerable, or they may not have the skills to manage them effectively.

By exploring what’s beneath the surface, clients can gain insight into their anger, such as other
possible treatment avenues. For example, a client who realizes their anger is fueled by jealousy may
benefit from communication skills, whereas a client who realizes their anger is caused by stress will
benefit from developing self-care habits.

The Anger Iceberg worksheet can be used in multiple ways. It works well as a group discussion piece,
or as an activity where clients identify and circle their own hidden emotions. Try the following
discussion questions to get started:

Imagine a friend is facing a situation that’s similar to one of your own anger triggers. What
emotions do you think they might feel, other than anger?

In your family, or in the culture you grew up in, what emotions do people freely express? What
emotions do they keep to themselves?

Imagine a person who handles difficult emotions—such as sadness, fear, or hurt— effectively. How
do they show these emotions? What do they do to cope with them?

Anger is sometimes used mask emotions that make a person feel vulnerable, such as hurt or
shame. Can you think of a time you expressed anger in order to conceal another emotion you
were feeling?

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