Anger: How to Have a Discussion about Anger
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Anger is so often part of the separation and divorce process and its effects upon children is devastating. The frustration, feeling helpless, being afraid often overwhelm child so that they don't know "what's wrong" or how to tell parents what "hurts."

Parents become frustrated because they can't comfort their children and don't know how to talk to their children. Instead of looking for reasons to blame the other parent, take a moment and learn how to speak to your children.

Below is an exercise that can help. Don't be dissuaded by the child's lack of response. Keep trying. Build the relationship with your child.

It's the most important relationship you'll ever have!

Discussion Time: Anger

TIME:

As long as it takes, try to limit to no more than 45 minutes
MATERIALS:

None
GOAL:

To increase the children's ability to identify and respond with judgments appropriate to social, emotional and physical developmental issues.

OBJECTIVES:
  1. To increase the child's understanding of the concept of anger.
  2. To increase the child's awareness of things that make him/her angry.
  3. To increase the child's awareness of acceptable and unacceptable ways of handling anger.
PROCEDURES: 1. Sit down with your child(ren) and prepare for discussion.

2. Ask your children to explain what anger is. Use questions below.

3. Utilize the following questions to serve as a basis for discussion.

    How do you feel when you get angry?
    How do you handle your anger?
    How can you use your personal power to handle your anger?
    Do you feel I'm angry?
    What are some-things that you do that encourage people get angry with you?

    4. Encourage the children to discuss appropriate ways to handle their anger.

 

 

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