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You’ve Noticed that Your child is struggling with Anger.
Your child used to handle frustration like any other kid—getting a bit upset or irritated at times, but quickly bouncing back. Lately, though, it feels different. The smallest things seem to trigger big reactions, and you’ve started to notice outbursts that feel out of proportion to the situation.
Maybe they’ve begun lashing out at siblings, friends, or even you. Or perhaps they’ve become quiet, bottling up those feelings until they can’t hold them in anymore. Watching your child struggle with anger and frustration is hard, and you’re starting to feel like you don’t know how to help them anymore.
Your Child Isn’t Just “Being Difficult
This anger is a sign of something deeper going on. Whether it’s frustration from feeling misunderstood, trouble coping with emotions, or difficulty managing stress at school, anger often masks other feelings like sadness or insecurity. The angry outbursts you’re seeing may just be the tip of the iceberg, hiding emotions your child doesn’t yet have the tools to express.
You want to help them, but right now, it feels like you’re walking on eggshells, unsure of how to respond without making things worse.
When You Seek Help for Your Child’s Anger
Therapy for anger can give your child the skills they need to understand and manage those intense emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps children recognize how their thoughts influence their feelings and behaviors, teaching them healthier ways to cope with frustration and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is especially effective in helping children with emotional regulation, allowing them to pause before reacting and manage their emotions in more constructive ways.
Additionally, mindfulness techniques are often incorporated into therapy to help children become more aware of their emotions and triggers, teaching them to stay grounded in the moment. Play Therapy, suitable for all ages, provides a safe space where children can explore their emotions through play, helping them understand what they’re feeling and why they’re reacting the way they are.
In therapy, your child will:
- Learn to manage their anger and express their feelings in healthier ways.
- Develop coping strategies to deal with frustration and stress.
- Improve their emotional regulation skills, reducing the frequency and intensity of outbursts.
- Use mindfulness techniques to stay calm and grounded when emotions rise.
- Gain insight into the triggers behind their anger.
Your Child Will Benefit from Therapy for Anger If:
- They communicate their anger physically rather than verbally.
- They disrespect authority figures.
- Their anger escalates quickly, and they easily go from calm to out of control.
- They constantly have a wall up and won’t allow anyone to get close.
Who Benefits Most from Anger Management Therapy?
Anger management therapy is ideal for children aged 8 to 17 who are struggling to control their anger and need support in developing healthier emotional responses. Therapy can help if your child:
- Has frequent angry outbursts or meltdowns over seemingly small issues.
- Struggles to calm down once they become upset.
- Is lashing out at family members, friends, or teachers.
- Bottles up their anger and then suddenly explodes.
- Shows signs of frustration, irritability, or difficulty handling stress at school or at home.
Certain Situations May Require Additional Support
In some cases, a child may need different or more intensive care before starting anger management therapy with us. These may include:
- Severe mental health challenges.
- Ongoing behavioral issues or other emotional difficulties.
You Can Help Your Child Find Calm
Therapy provides a space for your child to explore their emotions and develop healthier ways to manage anger. Through CBT, DBT (with a focus on emotional regulation), mindfulness, and Play Therapy, your child will learn to recognize their triggers, control their reactions, and find calm when anger threatens to take over.
Get in contact today to learn more about how we can help your child move beyond anger and find peace in their daily life.
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