Child psychology for anger and big feelings
Anger is often a body past the edge, a language they cannot use, or a house with two scripts. We sort which, then teach a recovery — not a personality rebuild.
Written by the Inclusive Developmental and Therapy Center therapy team — our Speech & Language Therapist, psychology and ABA staff. This page is awaiting its clinical review.
Flood vs skill
If they are already in a flood, teaching waits. Safety, space, then a recovery. Skill practice happens when everyone is calm. Big feelings, big feelings program, managing big feelings, hitting and biting.
When behaviour therapy leads instead
If the anger has a clear job — escape, a request, attention — ABA may lead, with psychology in the family script. ABA, family work.
Anger — questions parents ask
Should I punish the hitting?
Safety first — people have to be protected. Shame after a flood usually adds a second problem. Teach the replacement when they are calm.
They only explode with me.
Then the consequence is different with you. That is useful, not proof you are the weak parent.
Is this ODD?
Sometimes the pattern matches. We do not throw that label around in a first hour. ODD.
How do we start?
A consultation is Rs 1,500 and lasts up to 50 minutes. A clip of the doorway, if you have one, is more useful than a tidy child in our room.
Ask about anger
A short, friendly conversation is the best first step. Call, text or WhatsApp us — we’ll listen and guide you, with no pressure.
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