Anger Management

What is key is your child’s ability to work through moments of anger in a healthy way, with an appropriate outlet, that does not impact their daily functioning. When you notice bouts of anger in your child that disrupt their ability to be their best selves, you should reach out to a mental health professional. At CFSC, your child will work with a skilled therapist who can help them learn to process triggers and develop sustainable coping mechanisms for times when they are frustrated and overwhelmed with strong emotions.

If your child is having explosive outbursts and it feels like regulating them is beyond your control, we strongly recommend you reach out to us and schedule an intake appointment to speak with a therapist parent-only about the situation. Sometimes, there are strategies you can invoke as parents that a therapist can teach you in parent coaching sessions, but sometimes it warrants the child beginning to work with one of our therapists individually as well.

Yes, it is developmentally appropriate for young children to have big emotions, and for those big emotions to be disruptive. They are highly sensitive to the world around them and are learning so much, so quickly, and look to their caregivers to help them regulate what might trigger them in their environments. If caregivers and/or the child are struggling to regulate, seeking out therapy services might be highly beneficial for your family.

By attending regular parent sessions with your child’s therapist, you can stay up-to-date about your child’s progress as well develop strategies to help them with their anger outside of the therapy space. Your relationship with your child and their emotional well-being will only grow by being involved in the therapeutic process!