Self-Help Resources for Anger
Anger is a natural emotion, but when it becomes overwhelming or difficult to control, it can impact a young person’s well-being, relationships, and daily life. Understanding the root causes of anger and learning healthy coping strategies can help youth express emotions in a constructive way. Explore our resources on anger management, coping techniques, and professional support options.
FAQs
- Time management
- Organization
- Initiation and Completion
- Attention
- Metacognition
- Flexibility and Shifting
- Working Memory
- Resilience
Providing the support that children need to build these [Executive Function] skills at home, in early care and education programs and in other settings they experience regularly, is one of society’s most important responsibilities. Growth-promoting environments provide children with “scaffolding” that helps them practice necessary skills before they must perform them alone. Adults can facilitate the development of a child’s executive function skills by establishing routines, modeling social behavior, and creating and maintaining supportive, reliable relationships. [developingchild.harvard.edu]
A parent’s approach to helping a rigid child is key to mitigating the problem. Make sure you are solving the right problem. See video: Oppositionality vs. Rigidity
Trauma of any kind is very serious. This can be self-inflicted or inflicted. Both should be treated with extremely good therapists who specialize in trauma informed therapy. EMDR Certification is a key beginning when searching for a therapist and they should have many years of full-time practice as well.
VIDEOS
BOOKS
Heartwounds by Tian Dayton, PhD
Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse by Carolyn Ainscough and Kay Toon
