So my daughters gonna start Anger Management classes :-(
By walkthetalk
@walkthetalk (1307)
United States
July 25, 2008 7:05pm CST
My daughters not been a real happy camper lately. So we
( my husband and I ) thought it would be a good idea for
her to go to anger management.
The first session was just for her father and I, so the
doctor could find out what was wrong with her, any problems
with he or I, or in the family. He was mad. He Fussed all
the way there and all the way home. he thought she should
have to go to the first visit also.
Where does she get her anger you ask? Maybe her Dad. He
doesn't see it that way.
Has anyone had there child in anger management?
3 responses
@Gargoyle0134 (1257)
• United States
27 Jul 08
No. But our family has had some therapy in the past to help us all in recovery for what their dad and I had to go through kids on dysfunctional parents! GOOD FOR YOU! Family based therapy is hard, but worth the effort!
Let dad complain all the way there AND abck home. In time and later he'll see that this was a good move for his daughter AnD the rest of your family, even though right now he protests!
(Keep it up, "mom!" You are on the right track!)
@Gargoyle0134 (1257)
• United States
28 Jul 08
Many therapists see a child taht is acting out as something symtomatic of issues in the rest of the family. In many cases, a child who does this is "speaking" out to get help for the whole family.
It's an od way for a kid to go about it? But as an ex-therapist..best to interview the parents forst and get them involved and root out what is going on in the entire family, so that everyone can get help.
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@walkthetalk (1307)
• United States
2 Aug 08
I agree. After the session I think my husband seen this.
Its just hard for him to tell his business to someone
else.
I hope we can stay in touch. you could be lots of help for my family.
Thanks. :-)
@walkthetalk (1307)
• United States
27 Jul 08
Oh, he knows its good for her, he just didn't understand
why she didn't have to go to the first session.
Thanks so much for the support.:-)
@fluffnflowers (1594)
• United States
26 Jul 08
I think it's great that you're taking a proactive stance in getting your daughter the assistance she needs. I had anger issues as a child, and I would have had a MUCH easier childhood if I'd had the skills to manage my anger and express myself more productively. I took some classes in the same area as anger management, and they did help me immensely. I wish my parents had intervened when I was younger.
The first appointment with just you two, I'm assuming was to get the facts rather than the standard young person's 'I hate my parents and my life sucks' stuff. I hope your daughter has luck with her classes. Learning to communicate her anger and feelings better is something that will be invaluable to her even as an adult.
@walkthetalk (1307)
• United States
26 Jul 08
Yes, all that you said is true. I hope that the classes do
help her.
If my husband had anger management as a child, or young
adult, he may be much happier now. Thank you so much
for the understanding, and advice. Any ideas fill free
to let me know.
@snowy22315 (182346)
• United States
26 Jul 08
No, but I've had my son in therapy before. It is important for the parents to be involved also. We were but to a limited degree. I hope it helps your family and you can all get along better. It's nice to have harmony in the family. I know.
@walkthetalk (1307)
• United States
26 Jul 08
Thanks for the encouragement. I need all I can get.
I just hope we can get together on this thing
so we can be in harmony. Our family needs all
the prays you can give. Thanks