Self-Help Resources for Disruptive Behavior
Disruptive behavior in youth can stem from emotional distress, developmental challenges, or environmental factors. When behaviors like defiance, aggression, or impulsivity interfere with daily life, understanding the causes and finding effective interventions can make a difference. Explore resources on behavioral management, therapy options, and family support.
FAQs
- Time management
- Organization
- Initiation and Completion
- Attention
- Metacognition
- Flexibility and Shifting
- Working Memory
- Resilience
There are therapeutic providers who only focus on blended family needs. [See referral process] [dealing with divorce], [balance relationships]
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
Anxiety has many names. Stress, scared, worried, tense but these are not all bad. Debilitating anxiety is bad and there are many things that can be done. Among the greatest is exercise that achieves an elevated heart rate for 30–60 minutes each day. Exercise is so powerful that consistent exercise nearly always brings down dramatically the need for meds.
Also see video:
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
