Anger and Resentment in Recovery Worksheet

Write about the person you are angry or resentful.

What are the reasons behind this anger and resentment?

Have you ever communicated these reasons to the person who hurt you?

What are your expectations of how you will feel after communicating your feelings towards them?

How does holding on to resentment affect your life negatively?  

How does holding on to resentment affect your life positively?  

Write a small letter to them in which you are communicating your pure feeling towards them and trying to resolve things. Use I statements and communicate how you feel towards them and why?

How do you feel after writing this letter?

Emotion ____________________        

Intensity (0-10) _______________________

References

Lyons, G. C., Deane, F. P., & Kelly, P. J. (2010). Forgiveness and purpose in life as spiritual mechanisms of recovery from substance use disorders. Addiction Research & Theory, 18(5), 528-543.

Baumgartner, B. D. Recovering Resentment.

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