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10 Anger Management Games for Teens That Actually Work

10 Anger Management Games for Teens That Actual...

Introduction: Why Anger Needs an Outlet — Not a Lecture Telling a teen to “calm down” never works.Anger isn’t a choice — it’s a signal from the nervous system saying,...

10 Anger Management Games for Teens That Actual...

Introduction: Why Anger Needs an Outlet — Not a Lecture Telling a teen to “calm down” never works.Anger isn’t a choice — it’s a signal from the nervous system saying,...

Group Therapy Games for Teens That Build Trust and Connection

Group Therapy Games for Teens That Build Trust ...

Introduction: Turning Awkward Silence Into Connection If you’ve ever started a new teen group, you know the first few minutes can feel… tense.Everyone’s guarded, phones are tempting, and no one...

Group Therapy Games for Teens That Build Trust ...

Introduction: Turning Awkward Silence Into Connection If you’ve ever started a new teen group, you know the first few minutes can feel… tense.Everyone’s guarded, phones are tempting, and no one...

CBT Games for Teens: Turning Thought-Challenging Therapy Games Into Play

CBT Games for Teens: Turning Thought-Challengin...

Introduction: When “Just Write It Down” Doesn’t Work Most teens don’t light up when you hand them a worksheet.They fidget. They deflect. They say, “I don’t know.” It’s not that...

CBT Games for Teens: Turning Thought-Challengin...

Introduction: When “Just Write It Down” Doesn’t Work Most teens don’t light up when you hand them a worksheet.They fidget. They deflect. They say, “I don’t know.” It’s not that...

How to Talk About Anger in Therapy: Icebreakers, Prompts, and Worksheets

How to Talk About Anger in Therapy: Icebreakers...

Introduction: Why Anger Is the Emotion We Avoid Most Anger can feel intimidating — for both clients and therapists.Many teens (and adults) grow up believing anger is “bad,” “disrespectful,” or...

How to Talk About Anger in Therapy: Icebreakers...

Introduction: Why Anger Is the Emotion We Avoid Most Anger can feel intimidating — for both clients and therapists.Many teens (and adults) grow up believing anger is “bad,” “disrespectful,” or...

CBT Activities for Teen Anger Management: From Triggers to Self-Control

7 CBT Activities for Teen Anger Management: Fro...

Introduction: Why Teen Anger Isn’t “Bad Behavior” Teen anger often gets misunderstood. Parents and teachers see outbursts, defiance, or shut-downs — but underneath, anger usually hides something deeper: hurt, fear, shame,...

7 CBT Activities for Teen Anger Management: Fro...

Introduction: Why Teen Anger Isn’t “Bad Behavior” Teen anger often gets misunderstood. Parents and teachers see outbursts, defiance, or shut-downs — but underneath, anger usually hides something deeper: hurt, fear, shame,...

Mindfulness for Teen Anger: 5 Grounding Practices That Work Anywhere

Mindfulness for Teen Anger: 5 Grounding Practic...

Introduction: Mindfulness Is More Than “Just Breathe” When a teen’s anger hits, mindfulness can sound like the last thing they want to hear.“Take a deep breath” often feels like code...

Mindfulness for Teen Anger: 5 Grounding Practic...

Introduction: Mindfulness Is More Than “Just Breathe” When a teen’s anger hits, mindfulness can sound like the last thing they want to hear.“Take a deep breath” often feels like code...