WHY SO ANGRY? PARENTING STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH ANGER AND AVOID EXPLOSIONS
Most, if not all, parents would agree that parenting is not easy. We get little preparation, no time off, and little appreciation. It is one thing to raise a child, but how do we raise a child who has many outbursts and expresses their anger in unfavourable ways? It can be incredibly discouraging and difficult as parents and caregivers to manage our own anger in these situations. Where do we even start? How can we reason with an angry child when we are so angry ourselves?
By completing this e-learning course Why So Angry? Parenting Strategies to Deal with Anger and Avoid Explosions, you will explore a variety of strategies and skills guaranteed to help calm both you and your child and help you both cope with the difficult emotions and behaviours of anger.
By completing this course, you will:
- Gain an understanding of what anger is and the different reactions your child (and you) may have while experiencing anger.
- Gain basic knowledge of your child’s personality (and your own) to grasp how he or she processes anger and what is needed from his or her primary caregivers/parents when angry.
- List the different developmental stages of children and youth and how they may express/ experience anger at each stage.
- Learn basic communication skills to help you navigate through sensitive interactions with your child.
- Examine some basic activities for children and youth to help them in their expressions of anger.
- Understand the role and intention of disciplining children/youth.
- Identify when anger is actually a secondary emotion and learn how to recognize the true primary emotion in the situation driving the child to act in an angry manner.
- Learn strategies to manage anger as a family.
- Complete some self-reflecting activities to help with the process of changing how you deal with anger (with your child and yourself).
*Although all course objectives listed are for your children, all of these can also be applied to yourself, your partner, friends, business associates and other loved ones.
Disclaimer:
This e-learning course is meant to be an educational and general interest program and is NOT intended to replace professional therapy, counselling or advice. You should not depend on the information in this e-learning course and its associated forums, discussion groups, and services for medical, psychological, legal or financial decisions. Please consult a mental health professional for advice or treatment regarding any mental health concerns. Neither Peel Family Education Centre nor any of its partners or affiliates are liable to anyone for any act or omission taken in reliance upon any information provided in this e-learning course.
Course Materials
- People’s Perspective Discussion Group Videos
- Audios
- Workbook (download & Print at beginning of course - you can find it below)
- Optional Tip Sheets & forms (download & print)
*Download your workbook now to begin your course. If you prefer, you can use a personal journal or you can type your ideas into your online notebook.