How Can We Help Teenagers Overcome Anger?
Anger is a natural reaction stemming from a variety of emotions, like conflict with friends, shame, embarrassment, frustration with parents, difficulty at school. All those emotions can be very strong in teenagers and, if not dealt with, can harm them in time. Unresolved anger, whether expressed or not, can lead to depression, use of alcohol or drugs and eating disorders. Teenagers’ anger is not to be taken lightly or as a passing phase. It is therefore important to be equipped to help teenagers with anger. Below are some anger management techniques you can share with teenagers around you: First, acknowledge their emotions, their reactions and tell them it is perfectly natural to feel angry sometimes. Shouting, breaking things and ranting may feel good at the moment but don’t resolve anything. With your help, they can recognize the signs of oncoming anger before letting it escalate to a fit. If you punish anger demonstrations from your teenagers, there is the risk that they feel that t
