Troubled Teens Resources

Anger management is obviously not solely a teen issue. But learning how to control anger definitely ought to be. Sorting out conflicting emotions and the ability to debate points of contention are extremely valuable skills that, frankly, most adults need to improve upon.

Teen crisis intervention is always best delivered by teaching these very types of coping skills.
If you have a passionate teen who is not able to rein in his emotions when confronted or contradicted, MyOutofControlTeen.com has materials and resources parents can use in teaching their teens how to handle combustible situations and difficult people. One method suggested is teaching the teen basic conflict resolution.

Some suggestions are:

1. Setting ground rules. Agree to work together and set rules such as noname-calling, blaming, yelling or interrupting.
2. Listening. Let each person describe their point of view without interruption. The point is to understand what a person wants and why they want it.
3. Finding common interests. Establish facts and issues that everyone can agree on and determine what is important to each person.
4. Brainstorming possible solutions to the problem. List all options without judging them or feeling that they must be carried out. Try to think of solutions where everyone gains something.
5. Discussing each person’s view of the proposed solutions. Negotiate and try to reach a compromise that is acceptable to everyone involved.
6. Reaching an agreement. Each person should state his or her
7. interpretation of the agreement. Try writing the agreement down and checking back at a later time to see how it is working.