| Marriage and Family Therapists of New York |
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| Who Should Attend: |
Teens who want to control their anger
Teens who want to stay of fights
Teens who withdraw or seem depressed
Teens who want to be more energetic
Teens who want to get along better with the people in
their lives
Teens who want to stay of fights
Teens who withdraw or seem depressed
Teens who want to be more energetic
Teens who want to get along better with the people in
their lives
| Our TEEN Program |
“I really like the group. It
has been a very
enlightening and helpful
and it has definitely
helped me control my
anger.” Christine L.
has been a very
enlightening and helpful
and it has definitely
helped me control my
anger.” Christine L.
Through the use of exercises and group interaction,
they learn to “own” their anger and explore what “really
want” when they explode. They explore their anger from
their own point of view and from the point of view of
others.
The teen program is one of our most successful
programs. Adolescence is one of the most difficult times
of life. During the stage of adolescence, children
experience a physiological revolution as their bodies
change from that of children to that of young adults. All
too often the psychological revolution that occurs
simultaneously is ignored. Frequently, young people at
this age are confused, impatient, frustrated and angry.
Many of them feel misunderstood by parents and
teachers. They feel under tremendous pressure to be
popular with their peer group; they try on different
identities like coats and often appear to have “attitudes”
to older individuals. The teen program focuses on many
of these issues.
A sampling of some are:
they learn to “own” their anger and explore what “really
want” when they explode. They explore their anger from
their own point of view and from the point of view of
others.
The teen program is one of our most successful
programs. Adolescence is one of the most difficult times
of life. During the stage of adolescence, children
experience a physiological revolution as their bodies
change from that of children to that of young adults. All
too often the psychological revolution that occurs
simultaneously is ignored. Frequently, young people at
this age are confused, impatient, frustrated and angry.
Many of them feel misunderstood by parents and
teachers. They feel under tremendous pressure to be
popular with their peer group; they try on different
identities like coats and often appear to have “attitudes”
to older individuals. The teen program focuses on many
of these issues.
A sampling of some are:
| Office Location 542 Lakeview Avenue Rockville Centre N.Y. 11570 516-764-2526 |
| Anger Management For Teens |
| 516-764-2526 |
MFT NYs anger management for teens is one of the most successful anger management groups in the country. It
encompasses a wholistic approach and incorporates working with teens at many different levels—social as well as
psychological. In our teenager group, teens learn techniques that help them cool off before they let their anger out.
Here they examine their “anger buttons” or what fuels their anger. Next they focus on what they are like when they get
angry. Then they consider “being smart” rather than “being angry.”
encompasses a wholistic approach and incorporates working with teens at many different levels—social as well as
psychological. In our teenager group, teens learn techniques that help them cool off before they let their anger out.
Here they examine their “anger buttons” or what fuels their anger. Next they focus on what they are like when they get
angry. Then they consider “being smart” rather than “being angry.”
 | Dealing with “You.” Who are you anyway? | |
| Dealing with “Them” (Parents, teachers and | |
| other adults). | ||
| Getting angry the old way. | |
| How to say what you mean and mean what you | |
| say. | ||
| Evaluating the new way. | |
| The teen group helps teens examine the feelings they experience that typically leads them to anger bursts: |
| Our Approach |
| In addition, there are other components to the anger management group for teens. The second component is enhancing self esteem. This too is an integral part of the program. Here, through the use of shared exercises and group support, teens learn ways of enhancing their self-esteem. They learn how their level of self-esteem affects them in life. Some concepts for teens to explore are: |
| In the teen group, participants will practice skills such as: |
| In this group, the Teens also learn acceptance of themselves and others. They explore their own worst enemy—their inner critic. This is a crucial step in the developmental process of self-esteem and self-worth. It is here that they learn about their negative self-talk and their own inner critic. Through this positive, empowering exploration, teens come to know themselves in a new authentic way. With this acceptance comes a comfort with themselves that will be evident in their daily relationships. |
| The Teen Group is an empowerment group. Through the use of exercises, multimedia, and group interaction, social skills are enhances and comfort with peers is increased. They begin to communicate in authentic ways, learning how to achieve what they “really” want. In the group, the teenagers interact with each other with acceptance and compassion. Through the use of positive affirmations, they learn respect and appreciation for their own and other people’s feelings. |
© 2007 Anger Management Teens Site By: Joan D. Atwood
| Cooling Down vs. Busting Out | |
| Making Requests vs. Making Demands | |
| Wanting Something vs. Feeling Entitled | |
| Teaches Communication Skills | |
| Empowers Young people | |
| Fosters Good Relationships | |
| Increases Self-Esteem | |
| Moving from Negative to Positive Self-Talk | |
| Anchoring | |
| Relaxation Skills | |
| Communicating With the Enemy | |
| Visual Imagery—Moving From Red Hot to Cool Green | |
| Feelings of Injustice | |
| Criticism | |
| Outrage | |
| Feelings of Being Controlled | |
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E-Mail us at jatwood@optonline.net
E-Mail us at jatwood@optonline.net