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Anger Coping Strategies for Children
Young children often feel anger in their bodies before they have words for it. This resource, created in collaboration with trauma expert Dr. LaTrice L. Dowtin, Ph.D. of PlayfulLeigh Psyched, offers eight simple, body-based calm-down activities for children roughly ages 4 to 10. Each one is read aloud and done alongside a caregiver, so big feelings feel more manageable together.
by Insight Timer in collaboration with Dr. LaTrice L. Dowtin, PhD.
How to Use This Worksheet
Introduce this guide to parents and caregivers who want in-the-moment anger tools, or to clinicians coaching families on co-regulation. Read each activity aloud and try it together when anger shows up. Over time, notice which activities help most, and build those into a predictable calm-down routine.
Who This Worksheet Is For
This worksheet is designed for parents, caregivers, and child and family therapists supporting children roughly ages 4 to 10 with anger and big feelings. It also suits school counselors and child-focused clinicians looking for simple, body-based coping activities to teach in or outside of session.
Expected Outcomes
- Improved ability to calm the body during anger
- Increased use of breathing and sensory grounding techniques
- Improved recognition of which calming strategies work best for the child
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References
Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2011). The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind. Delacorte Press.
Eisenberg, N., Cumberland, A., & Spinrad, T. L. (1998). Parental socialization of emotion. Psychological Inquiry, 9(4), 241–273.
Malchiodi, C. A. (Ed.). (2015). Creative Interventions with Traumatized Children (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.
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