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Revitalizing Psychiatry
Anger
Management
Management
Anger Management for Teens
Anger management for teens encompasses a holistic approach and incorporates working with teens at
many different levels—social as well as psychological. In our teenager group, teens learn techniques that
help them cool off before they let their anger out. Here they examine their “anger buttons” or what fuels
their anger. Next they focus on what they are like when they get angry. Then they consider “being smart”
rather than “being angry.”
Our Teen Anger Management Program
Through the use of exercises and group interaction, they learn to “own” their anger and explore what
“really want” when they explode. They explore their anger from their own point of view and from the point
of view of others.
Adolescence is one of the most difficult times of life. During the stage of adolescence, children
experience a physiological revolution as their bodies change from that of children to that of young adults.
All too often the psychological revolution that occurs simultaneously is ignored. Frequently, young people
at this age are confused, impatient, frustrated and angry. Many of them feel misunderstood by parents
and teachers. They feel under tremendous pressure to be popular with their peer group; they try on
different identities like coats and often appear to have “attitudes” to older individuals. The teen program
focuses on many of these issues. Some of these issues are:
- Dealing with “You.” Who are you anyway?
- Dealing with “Them” (Parents, teachers and other adults)
- Getting angry the old way
- How to say what you mean and mean what you say
- Evaluating the new way
The Teen Anger Management Group is an empowerment group. Through the use of exercises,
multimedia, and group interaction, social skills are enhances and comfort with peers is increased. They
begin to communicate in authentic ways, learning how to achieve what they “really” want. In the group,
the teenagers interact with each other with acceptance and compassion. Through the use of positive
affirmations, teens learn respect and appreciation for their own and other people’s feelings.
Who Should Attend:
- Teens who want to control their anger
- Teens who want to stay of fights
- Teens who withdraw or seem depressed
- Teens who want to be more energetic
- Teens who want to get along better with the people in their lives
Our Teen Anger Management Approach
The teen group helps teens examine the feelings they experience that typically leads them to anger
bursts:
- Feelings of Injustice
- Criticism
- Outrage
- Feelings of Being Controlled
In addition, there are other components to the anger management group for teens. The second
component is enhancing self esteem. This too is an integral part of the program. Here, through the use of
shared exercises and group support, teens learn ways of enhancing their self-esteem. They learn how
their level of self-esteem affects them in life. Some concepts for teens to explore are:
- Cooling Down vs. Busting Out
- Making Requests vs. Making Demands
- Wanting Something vs. Feeling Entitled
In the teen anger management group,teens learn skills such as:
- Moving from Negative to Positive Self-Talk
- Anchoring
- Relaxation Skills
- Communicating With the Enemy
- Visual Imagery—Moving From Red Hot to Cool Green
In this group the Teens also learn acceptance of themselves and others. They explore their own worst
enemy—their inner critic. This is a crucial step in the developmental process of self-esteem and self-
worth. It is here that they learn about their negative self-talk and their own inner critic. Through this
positive, empowering exploration, teens come to know themselves in a new authentic way. With this
acceptance comes a comfort with themselves that will be evident in their daily relationships. The group:
- Teaches Communication Skills
- Empowers Young people
- Fosters Good Relationships
- Increases Self-Esteem
To get more information about Anger Management groups' schedule click here. To schedule an
appointment please call our office at 201-488-5161 and schedule a free screening with Program Director
Alissa Murray, LSW.
You can get more information about Anger Management here.
