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When Aggression is Their Profession: Strategies for Youth Struggling With Aggression

About the Course

In the course "When Aggression is Their Profession: Strategies for Youth Struggling with Aggression," caregivers will gain valuable insights and practical tools to address the challenging issue of aggressive behaviors in children. Aggression, which is anger in action, can have detrimental effects on both the child and those around them. This workshop is designed to equip caregivers with the knowledge and strategies necessary to identify anger and understand the four stages of anger, as well as the underlying sources of anger that lead to aggression.


Throughout the course, participants will learn how to recognize the role of aggression in negative behaviors displayed by children. By delving into the characteristics of children struggling with aggression, caregivers will gain a deeper understanding of why they resort to aggression as a means to achieve their goals. With this knowledge, caregivers will be able to implement practical strategies aimed at preventing and reducing aggressive behaviors in both boys and girls.


The course will emphasize the importance of reducing anger in children and empowering them with effective social skills that support healthy development. Caregivers will learn techniques to effectively manage anger and guide children toward positive outlets for their emotions. By utilizing these strategies, participants will be equipped to foster an environment that promotes emotional well-being, reduces aggression, and enhances children's social skills.

Learning Objectives

Participants will recognize the role of aggression in negative behaviors by children in care.

Participants will identify the characteristics of children struggling with aggression and recognize why they use aggression to achieve their ends.

Participants will demonstrate strategies to reduce anger in children and empower them with good social skills that support healthy development.

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