Tears and Tantrums Understanding Frustration and Agression
Presented by: Dr. Deborah MacNamara
(Developmental and clinical counsellor, teacher, author, scientist and mother)
Making Sense of Kids through Developmental Science Based on the Relational and Developmental Approach of Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Tears and Tantrums: Understanding Frustration and Agression. The expression of frustration and aggression in children and teens can take on many forms including temper tantrums and various forms of attack. Part of making headway requires understanding the roots of frustration and aggressionand how to deal with the resulting behaviours. This presentation will focus on strategies for dealing wiht a frustrated child while preserving one’s relationship to them. It will address the importance of setting limits and helping children learn they can survive futilities that are part of life
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