![]() ![]() ![]() Be aware of external and internal triggers (what “pushes your buttons”). There are certain situations or actions that trigger angry feelings and behavior. Think about a situation where you become angry and name the underlying emotions.Ģ. There are other emotions beneath the surface. Identify and address underlying emotions. Anger is often just the tip of the iceberg. Next, the client practices these same steps in real-life situations. We first practice these steps in a safe setting via role-playing (i.e., therapy sessions). In therapy, we build anger management skills by teaching clients a sequence of steps they must go through to identify and understand their emotions and then, come up with ways to better cope with them. For these kids, anger management is particularly important to learn as they often act out in aggressive and violent ways.įortunately, anger management is a skill that can be learned by both children and adults. Children with attachment disorders often lack the skills to self-regulate because they have failed to master this stage-specific task. The ability to regulate emotions and control impulses is an important stage of childhood development that typically occurs during the first three years of life. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during three decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training.
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