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Children do have occasional tantrums or meltdowns. These outbursts are expressions of frustration or defiance, especially when told to do something not to their liking. While these behaviors are to be expected from time to time, they become concerning when children act out excessively or their behavior is impacting their functioning. These behaviors can be overwhelming and leave you not knowing where to turn. Counseling can help. 

Covering Up Symptoms Isn’t Uncommon

You may not be aware, but you may begin to rationalize your child’s anger by focusing on the fact that expressing anger can be a good thing. Expressing one’s emotions is of course healthy. These emotions can become unhealthy when outbursts are baseless, excessive, frequent, and/or uncontrolled. Rather than make your child think or believe that such outbursts are acceptable, it is best not to justify concerning behavior. If you are concerned about your child’s anger it can be helpful to seek professional counseling. 

Counseling to Treat Anger

Even the most behaved child can be angry at times and some children can be naturally stubborn. Anger in children is often caused by a frustrating situation which they feel helpless about. But, there are also children whose anger can have deeper emotional causes. Anger is a natural emotion but it is important not to ignore any emotion if it is intense and impacts functioning. Counseling can help your child to learn new skills to manage intense emotions, like anger. 

A well-trained licensed therapist can help you and your child learn healthy coping skills that can help with emotion regulation. Carolina Counseling Services – Fayetteville, NC contracts with skilled, licensed counselors and therapists. Call today to schedule your first appointment!

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