The anger toolbox
By: Hendry, Tricia Irving.
Contributor(s): Smith, John Taylor | McIntosh, Jenny.
Publisher: Wellington, NZ Skylight 2011Edition: 2d rev ed.Description: 92 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.ISBN: 9780958265584.Subject(s): CHILDREN
| ADOLESCENTS | ANGER | ANGER MANAGEMENT | PARENTING| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | IHC Library | 410.3 HEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W001826 |
Introduction|What is anger?|What happens in our brains when we get angry?|When our basic human needs aren't met|Does being a boy or a girl make any difference?|Can anger be helpful?|Anger is very physical|Other ways anger can show itself|What can trigger anger?|Adults get angry too!|15 honest questions to ask yourself|If your own anger starts building up|If you are ever in danger of hurting your child or teen|A look in the mirror can help|Creating a positive family and whānau|Teaching about feelings helps|What makes your child or teen tick?|Accept the person, shape the behaviour|Make a plan|A home and school partnership plan in action|What if their anger is extreme?|If a child or teen hurts others in your home|Some things to keep in mind|What about bullying?|Tools for cooling down|The time out tool|Tools for letting it out|Tools for managing tantrums|When brothers and sisters fight|Angry teens|When children and teens with special needs get angry|When grandparents are raising grandchildren|Anger in the middle of tough life situations|After the anger|Make time to get talking|Need some extra help and support?|Helpful organisations|Further information and useful websites
"This handbook offers a wide range of key information and practical tools for parents and other adults to help children and young people they care for, and themselves, through angry times." - BOOK JACKET
This an excellent locally published resource covering all aspects of anger. They explain what anger is and the conditions that will help avoid anger. Advice is given to identify what makes you angry and tips are provided on how to manage your anger.
There is a useful section on what the family and whanau can do to help their children and teens by making the home a positive, loving environment. The importance of home and school cooperation is also covered.
The authors emphasise that everyone feels anger and “Anger itself is not a good or a bad thing. It’s how we express it and what we do with it that’s important”.
This resource is well written and full of practical ideas to use in creating a positive environment for anger management.
Patron comment on 08/11/2016
Good ideas