Anger Management Classes for Kids & Teens

Carlos Todd, PhD

Facts About Anger in Kids and Teens

7 out of 10 teens in the U.S. identify anxiety or depression as a significant issue among their peers. This indicates a widespread recognition of mental health struggles within their age group and leads to anger issues among teens.s.
75% of U.S. high school students experience negative emotions such as boredom, anger, sadness, fear, or stress while at school. This suggests that the school environment may be contributing to or exacerbating these emotions.
American teens rate their stress levels at an average of 5.8 on a 10-point scale, significantly higher than what is considered normal for adults (3.8). This highlights the heightened levels of stress and anger experienced by teenagers. .
Three-quarters (75%) of high schoolers and half of middle schoolers report feeling stressed "often or always" due to schoolwork. This indicates that academic demands are a major source of stress for many students across different grade levels.
The majority of adolescents experience a moderate degree of anger, with 41% of them demonstrating this emotion through behaviors such as shouting and engaging in physical altercations.

Sources: Research.com and journals.LWW.com

Explaining Anger Situations in Kids and Teens

Here are the common situations that can cause anger among kids and teens:

Classroom disruptions
Bullying or aggressive behavior
Homework and assignments
Perceived injustice
Test anxiety

Lack of coping skills
Authority issues
Personal frustrations
Unmet expectations
Social pressures

Lack of emotional regulation
Stress and overwhelm
Negative self-perception
Communication issues

Who Should Take Anger Management Class for Kids and Teens?

The following kids and teens may benefit from enrolling in this course:

Experience frequent anger outbursts
Exhibiting aggressive behavior
Have difficulty coping with emotions
Suffer from impulse control issue
Exhibit the signs of chronic irritability

Experience social and academic challenges
Victims of bullying
Belong to broken families
History of trauma
Peer pressure

Anger management classes should ideally be led by qualified professionals who understand child and adolescent psychology and can provide tailored guidance and strategies.

Key Topics Covered in a Teen Anger Management Class

Anger Management Course is designed to help children and adolescents recognize and manage their anger in a healthy, constructive way.

Through engaging, age-appropriate content, teens will learn to better understand their emotions and improve how they communicate during challenging situations.

Teen Anger and Conflict: Explore the common triggers of teen anger and how it often appears in daily life, from school to home to social situations.
Teen Communication Skills: Learn how to express emotions clearly, respectfully, and assertively—without resorting to aggression or shutting down.
Teen Emotional Competence: Build emotional intelligence by learning to recognize, understand, and regulate intense emotions like frustration, anxiety, and sadness.
Conflict Styles: Discover different conflict styles and develop strategies for resolving disagreements calmly and constructively.
Teen Stress Management: Understand how stress contributes to anger and learn simple, effective tools to reduce stress in healthy ways.
Negotiation Skills to Reduce Anger and Frustration: Practice how to negotiate and compromise in tough situations to avoid emotional outbursts and promote mutual respect.
Coping with an Ever-Changing World: Learn how to adapt to change, uncertainty, and social pressures—key factors that often fuel teen anger and emotional overwhelm.

Each topic is carefully selected to uncover the underlying causes of anger in teens and equip them with lifelong tools to handle emotions and relationships with confidence and maturity.

What Kids and Teens Can Expect to Learn About Managing Anger

In a teen anger management class, children can expect to learn valuable skills and strategies that will help them better understand and manage their emotions, particularly anger.

Through a combination of discussions, activities, and practical exercises, children will gain the following insights and tools:

Emotional awareness
Coping techniques
Communication skills
Problem-solving
Self-regulation
Recognizing body signals

Empathy and perspective-taking
Positive outlets
Identifying triggers
Self-esteem and confidence
Long-term impact

These skills extend beyond managing anger and can positively influence their emotional well-being and social interactions.

How to Enroll in an Anger Management Class for Kids and Teens?

Here's how to enroll your child or teen in a class:

Select the course specific to your needs.
Select the “Enroll Now” option.
Click “Add to Cart”.
Add “Billing Details”.
Click “Place Order”.

Our Latest Teen Anger Management Classes

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Our Benefits

Accessibility

All of our anger classes are available om any device 24/7.

Customization

Unlike their regular coursework, your teen will find that with these anger management classes, they can proceed at their own pace, moving quickly or slowly according to their learning styles. The course are in audio, visual and interactive format.

Flexibility

Classes vary from as short as 4 hours to as long as 36 hours, meaning your teen can take any of our courses on their schedule.

Interested in learning more? Give one our of friendly representatives a call at 1-704-804-0841 or email us at todds@masteringanger.com.