Anger and emotional outbursts

Anger and emotional outbursts can be challenging for young people and their families. While anger is a natural emotion, difficulties in managing frustration, disappointment, or overwhelming emotions can lead to explosive reactions, conflict, and distress. These outbursts may occur at home, school, or in social settings, impacting relationships, academic performance, and overall wellbeing.

Uncontrolled anger can stem from various underlying factors, including difficulties with emotional regulation, sensory sensitivities, anxiety, trauma, or neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD or autism. Without effective coping strategies, young people may struggle to express their needs in healthy ways, leading to patterns of avoidance, aggression, or withdrawal.

At Future Minds Psychology, we support young people in understanding and managing their emotions by:

• Building emotional awareness to recognize and name feelings before they escalate.
• Developing self-regulation strategies to manage frustration, impulsivity, and distress.
• Teaching problem-solving and communication skills to express needs assertively.
• Exploring underlying triggers that contribute to emotional outbursts.
• Supporting parents and caregivers with strategies to create a calm, structured environment.

By learning to regulate emotions and express anger constructively, young people can develop resilience, improve relationships, and feel more in control of their emotions and behaviours. If your child struggles with anger or emotional outbursts, early intervention can provide valuable tools for lifelong emotional wellbeing.