Triggers and Coping Tools Checklist

Identify what triggers your emotional reactivity and match each trigger with ADHD-friendly coping tools, using a structured, coach-tested checklist.

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When to Use This Tool

A client is not clear on what specifically triggers their emotional reactivity

A client wants to build a personal toolkit of coping strategies they can access quickly

A client needs to audit which triggers are present and which coping tools they already have

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Tool Classification

Domain

ADHD

Type

Checklist

Phase

Discovery Action

Details

15 min Between sessions

Topics

Emotions Habits Identity

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1 Senior developer promoted to team lead experiencing daily emotional outbursts

Context

A senior software developer recently promoted to team lead is having emotional reactions to interruptions, meeting changes, and code review conflicts. They're worried about losing credibility with their former peers and think they need anger management training.

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