Recognizing Triggers Worksheet
A worksheet for 7th graders to learn about identifying and understanding personal emotional triggers, and developing coping strategies.
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Recognizing Triggers
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand what emotional triggers are and how to identify them in your own life.
1. An emotional trigger is anything that sets off an intense emotional reaction, often disproportionate to the current situation. These reactions can be or .
2. Triggers are often linked to past or experiences.
3. Recognizing your triggers is the first step towards developing effective strategies.
4. Which of the following is an example of an internal trigger?
A loud noise
Feeling tired or hungry
Someone criticizing your work
A specific smell
5. Which of the following is an example of an external trigger?
Feeling overwhelmed
A memory of a past event
A difficult conversation with a peer
Experiencing self-doubt
6. Describe a time you experienced a strong emotional reaction. What do you think triggered that reaction?
7. How does recognizing your triggers help you manage your emotions?
Match the potential trigger on the left with a possible emotional reaction on the right.
8. Feeling excluded by friends
a. Frustration
9. Being overwhelmed with homework
b. Sadness or loneliness
10. Hearing a critical comment
c. Anger or defensiveness
11. Once you identify a trigger, the emotional reaction will immediately disappear.
True
False
12. All emotional triggers are negative and lead to unpleasant feelings.
True
False
13. List three healthy coping strategies you can use when you recognize you are being triggered.