Angry Kids: Understanding and Managing the Emotions That Control Them

by Richard L. Berry

Publisher:

Revell

, 2001

Overview

During the past several years, violence by children has dominated the media, exposing this issue as one of the new epidemics of our society. The slaughter of children by children at Littleton--and the backlash of similar incidents--have opened our eyes to the severity of this problem. But what is the cause of all this anger in kids?

In Angry Kids, Richard Berry draws from his experience as a marriage and family therapist to provide some answers about angry kids to parents, teachers, youth workers, counselors, and school social workers. His biblical perspective challenges parents and children to be accountable for their actions while working out solutions.

Well-written, timely, and practical, Angry Kids exposes three root causes of anger in children of all ages. It also explains how parents can inadvertently contribute to that rage, how they can help their children discover the real feelings behind their anger, and how to then teach them techniques for expressing and defusing that anger. Charts, specific examples, and practical application further clarify how to stop the spreading epidemic of angry kids.

From the Back Cover

Why is my child so angry? What can I do about it?

Angry Kids leads you through an odyssey of discovery about what makes children angry and how you can help them through their rage. Filled with stories of real kids, this book offers practical, biblical guidelines, workable parental plans, and even cue cards to help you successfully communicate with your angry child.

Dr. Richard Berry draws from his experience as a marriage and family therapist to expose four root causes of anger in children. He shows you how to help your child understand the reasons for his or her anger and then how to teach anger management techniques, so your child can move on from past losses and hurts to live a healthy and balanced life.

If you have an angry kid (or were an angry kid), Dr. Berry’s book will be a valuable tool in helping you find peace--in your heart and in your home.

Contents

Part 1: Dealing with Life Experiences
1 Physical and Sexual Abuse
2 Divorce
3 Blended Family
4 Parental Favoritism
5 Parental Abandonment
6 Losses
7 Parental Alcoholism/Drug Usage
8 Overindulgance
Part 2: Improving Problem Solving Skills
9 The Tool Box
10 Mind-Sets
11 Avoidance and Procrastination Problems
12 Speed Problems
13 Information Problems
14 Solution Problems
15 Focus Problems
16 Gives Up Too Easily
Part 3: Managing Anger
17 Assess Feelings
18 Neutralize Anger
19 Gauge Anger
20 Engage the Right Person
21 Resolve the Situation
Part 4: Reducing Success in Using Anger
22 Parental Modeling
23 Parental Decisions
24 Parental Attention
25 Parental Vagueness
26 Parental Consequences

Product Details

• Title : Angry Kids: Understanding and Managing the Emotions That Control Them
• Author: Berry, Dr. Richard L.
• Publisher: Revell
• Publication Date: 2001
• ISBN: 9781441240811

About Richard L. Berry

Dr. Richard L. Berry is a full-time marriage and family therapist with Youth Alternatives, where he receives numerous referrals from the courts, schools, community agencies, and parents concerning angry kids. He resides in Cheyenne, Wyoming.