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Child Anger Management

Anger management is such an important element of working with children today.  Below is a list of information I have been able to collect on anger management.  I hope you find it to be helpful!

Specific examples of popular music which can be used when working on child anger management:

St. Anger, Metallica (Metal) :

In this popular song Metallica delivers a very aggressive message through an incredibly aggressive song.  The lyrics convey an interesting concept that "st. anger" is something hung around the singer's neck which is controlling his feelings, just like anger controls us sometimes.  Watch out for explicit lyrics!

Take Me Back, by Freudian Slip (Alternative/Rock) :

(Click here to listen to an excerpt)

In this song the artist sings about the concept of thinking "happy thoughts" to help calm you down once you are upset.  The mood of the song matches the singers ever-changing emotions.  This song is included in Utilizing Music as a Coping Skill : Featuring the Music of Freudian Slip. 

 

You Oughta Know, by Alanis Morissette :

In this song the artist sings about a personal experience of feeling angry at an ex-boyfriend for what he did to her.  Very liberating, good example of someone getting their feelings out!

 

Articles Written on Child Anger Management
The Problem of Child Anger Discusses misconceptions of how anger is a "bad" feeling
When Does Anger Become a Problem? Discusses when a child's anger gets to the point that intervention is required
Anger Myths Discusses myths of child anger
Breaking the child's anger habit Examines the importance of intervening when child anger is a problem
Strategies for Controlling Anger Discusses ways for children to control anger
Anger Meter Technique which allows children to "chart" their anger
Events That Trigger Children to Feel Anger Examines events that lead to child anger
Cues to Anger Details four categories of "cues" which tip children to recognize anger
Creating an Anger Control Plan How to help a child detail his or her anger management plan
Child Timeouts Explains how to help children manage anger with timeouts
Relaxation Through Breathing Explains how to help children manage anger with breathing
The Aggression Cycle Examines the aggression cycle present in child anger management
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise Child anger management technique involving muscle relaxation
The A-B-C-D Model Examines the A-B-C-D model of anger management
Thought Stopping Technique used in child anger management
Assertiveness Training Examines the use of assertiveness in anger management
Conflict Resolution Model Technique for child anger management

 

Click here to view articles of further reference on child anger management

 

Books on Anger Management
Anger Management: The Complete Treatment Guidebook for Practitioners (The Practical Therapist Series) by Thomas Harbin
Hot Stuff to Help Kids Chill Out: The Anger Management Book
by Jerry Wilde
The Anger Management Sourcebook
by Glenn R. Schiraldi, Melissa Hallmark Kerr
Anger Management in Schools: Alternatives to Student Violence
by Jerry Wilde
The Pathways to Peace Anger Management Workbook
by William Fleeman
Anger Management Workbook for Kids and Teens
by Anita Bohensky