This session will focus on myriad issues that may contribute to anger and aggression in youth as well as the escalation of anger that has been seen in recent years. We will also discuss how anger and aggression in youth has affected practitioners and how we practice. Lastly, we will review various resources that may be used to help develop a treatment plan for the youth and provide support and guidance to their parents or guardians.

After hearing from this clinician, you will be able to:

1) Trace the escalation of anger and violence in youth and how clinical professionals have been impacted; and,

2) Assess angry and aggressive behavior and dissect its etiology to design a treatment plan which addresses the causes and reduces the behavioral manifestations – both short and long term.