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    I-Search part 4, Draft 1

    This completed paper is due Friday, March 5


     
    One way to organize your paper is around your specific research questions. Or you may
    have a different way to organize your information. But each paragraph must be
    organized around a strong topic sentence/research question. Put in any information you
    have found under each question/topic.
     
     
    1) Question/Topic
     
    If it’s you or someone you know who needs to control their temper and you don’t want to
    see a counselor immediately, what should they do?
     
    Teenagers need to know that they can write down whatever it is they are feeling,
    whether they want to write down a horrible rant about how they "hate" the parent, all of
    their frustrations, and the parent will never betray their trust by reading it. If they need
    a non-threatening outlet for those negative feelings, let them have it. This can be a tide-
    over until you get to a counselor. It should be a FAMILY counselor. It is important for
    them to know that you do not believe it to be THEIR PROBLEM. If they are feeling that
    they cannot talk to you, then there is a problem with your line of communication as well.
    They need to know you are just as willing to fix yourself, as to see them work on
    themselves. A family counselor will help open the lines of communication between both
    parties.
    Lots of talking is a good place to start, modeling good behavior goes a long way. If
    you blow your top in a way that includes cursing like a sailor and throwing things how
    you can expect any different from your child? Reinforce good behaviors especially
    behaviors related to their attitude and how they handle things. It’s not likely that a teen
    loses their temper over everything; over the top reinforcement when they don't lose it
    goes a long way. Help them find solutions. Anger management involves developing
    alternative behaviors; exercising to relieve tension, stress management/relaxation
    techniques, and taking time outs from stressful situations. You can't expect someone to
    utilize these tools until you teach them how.
    Try talking to you child at night before they go to bed and be as loving as you can.
    Who knows, your child might be struggling with something that he or she was too scared
    or just did not want to tell you. Try to be interested in your child's interests and wishes
    talk to them about their school, work, play, and their friends.
    Sources used to answer this question:

    Seaward, B. & Bartlett, L. (2002) Hot Stones and Funny Bones: Teens Helping
    Teens Cope with Stress and Anger. HCI Teens.
     
    Wilde, J. (1997) Hot stuff to help kids chill out: The anger management book. LGR
    Publishing.
    http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/anger.html
    2) Question/topic:
     
    What are some warning signs for a teen with anger management problems?
     
    Many parents are aware of that their teen has a problem with anger management.
    They feel their teen needs to develop anger management skills, or needs to find some
    kind of anger management counseling that will help them get along better in life -- in
    school, at work, with a parent, with siblings, and others. In some cases, professionals
    may have diagnosed a teenager with a “conduct disorder”, or “oppositional defiant
    disorder” beginning in adolescence. Based on the Anger Management Training Institute,
    a way to recognize when a teen is angry is that they mostly would keep their anger in
    and would spend a lot of time on their own. These are usually called “flighters.” The
    “Flighters” are usually easy to recognize and has are very passive. They do not fight
    when being confronted. Some of their problems lead to diagnosis of depression. “Some
    of these warning signs, for example, seeming to withdraw, having a few friends, or deals
    with difficult emotions by “cutting “ the emotions out, are taken from the professional
    diagnosis for depression, and others are taken from learning, observations and
    experience”, said AMTI.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    Sources used to answer this question:


     
    http://www.angermanagementseminar.com/articles/warning_signs_for_teen_with_a
    nger_problems.html
    3) Question/Topic:
     
    What should a parent do to help their teens with controlling their anger management
    problems?

    Negative energy begets negative response. Always use positive reinforcement


    even when it is not easy. Some teenagers turn into teenage terror with a major anger
    issue. “My mother used to tell me that when I would take one step forward, she would
    take one step back. I did not know how to vent my frustrations emotionally so I made
    them physical because I could deal with them better. I punched walls on a regular basis.
    My father was a diagnosed manic depressive so needless to say, I picked up some bad
    behavioral habits from seeing how he dealt with is anger”, said Edward R.
    Christophersen.

    “Finally, it all came to a head and my parent's sent me to a rehabilitation center where I
    stayed for a few weeks. I learned there that I had to talk to someone when I was calm”,
    he refined. The parent has to recognize the child is stressed or frustrated and give them
    time to themselves to calm down before attempting to bring the issue into the light. If
    the person with the anger problem feels threatened, they will only shut down if they feel
    targeted.

    Try to find fun things to do that will help raise the level of trust in the
    relationship. It is much easier to talk to someone that you like and trust, than someone
    you feel is "against you". Try art, recreational sports or just a fun trip to a concert
    together. Let them know you love them and want to see them happy.

     
    Sources used to answer this question:

    Edward R. Christophersen, Parenting that Works: Building skills that last a lifetime.
    Washington, DC: APA Books, 2003.

    http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
    direct=true&db=hxh&AN=36255706&site=ehost-live\
    4) Question/Topic
     
    Are there some situations that make you feel particularly angry? What are some
    ways I can learn to control my temper?
    If you think about the last few times you were angry, you may realize that
    there is a pattern. By becoming more aware of what upsets you, and how you feel
    when you are angry, you can take control of it before it takes control of you. Keep in
    mind that your thoughts, feelings and behaviors are all connected. Your thoughts
    affect your feelings, which then affect your behaviors. Your behavior can also affect
    your thoughts, which can affect how you feel. Making one change to your thoughts,
    feelings or behaviors would make a big difference to your life. Your thoughts,
    feelings or behaviors are one big cycle that can lead to a big change or difference to
    the way you react to things around you.
    When trying to control your temper, that decision depends on you. There is
    never quick fix to anger management. Every person needs to take time to think
    about what works for him or her. Some helpful ideas include:
     Improve your problem solving skills. When faced with a difficult
    situation or conflict, learn as much as you can about it and think about
    what happened. This will prevent you from making quick judgments that
    may be wrong.
     Take responsibility for your actions. You can actually decide on how you
    will behave in certain situations ahead of time.
     Think about the consequence of your behavior. Realize that how you
    behave affects those you love and others around you.
     Pay attention to what upsets you. When you can figure out what triggers
    angry feelings, you can make decisions that will help you stay in better
    control.
     Pay attention to how your body feels when you are angry. When you
    notice your body beginning to change, it's time to take control.

    You may feel apprehensive when you first try to take control of your temper.
    This is sometimes normal for people who succeed in this process. Take time
    beforehand to plan ways to handle these feelings. The earlier you notice yourself
    becoming angry the more chance you have to stop your anger from getting out of
    control.

     
    Sources used to answer this question:

    Hamburger, L. (1997) Winning! How Teens (And Other Humans) Can Beat Anger and
    Depression: A Handbook for Teens, Teachers, Parents, Therapists and Counselors. Vantage
    Press.

    http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/anger.html
    5) Question/Topic:
     
    Why do I have trouble controlling my anger? Why should I control my anger?
     
    People have trouble dealing with anger management problems for many reasons.
    Usually the reasons are mostly different than others and may be a combination of
    different things. “Perhaps you have witnessed violence at home, in your neighborhood
    or at school, which can make it even harder to know when your anger is out of control. It
    may be hard for you to control your anger because you haven't yet learned how to deal
    with the emotions you feel inside. Whatever the reason, the next step is moving forward
    to work on ways to understand what triggers your anger and how to stay in control”,
    says
    At a young age, having difficulty controlling your anger makes your body more
    likely to have physical problems that can occur now or later. This happens because
    your mind and your body are connected as one because one knows what the other is
    feeling. These feelings can actually put stress on your body which can lead to
    medical problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic lower back
    pain, and stomach problems (Young Women’s Health Staff).
    Having problems with managing your anger can also increase your risk for
    developing mental health concerns such as depression, eating problems, substance
    abuse, drug/alcohol or other addictions, and suicidal thoughts. Teenagers who have
    trouble managing their anger often have fewer friends, behave in more negative
    ways, and receive lower grades in school. Have you had any of these issues yet? You
    are lucky. Don't wait! The time is right for you to learn how to control your anger
    and prevent problems in the future.

    Sources used to answer this question:

    Hershorn, M. (2003) Cool It! Teen Tips to Keep Hot Tempers from Boiling Over.
    New Horizon Press.
     
    Potter-Efron, R. (1998) How to Control Your Anger (Before it Controls You: A
    Guide for Teenagers). Johnson Institute.

    Seaward, B. & Bartlett, L. (2002) Hot Stones and Funny Bones: Teens Helping
    Teens Cope with Stress and Anger. HCI Teens.

    http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/anger.html
    YOUR CONCLUSION: Answer your big I-SEARCH question by putting together the
    information and writing a conclusion in the final paragraph.
     
    When a teenager is angry, that teenager is "anger": there is no separation
    between the person and the anger. The outer is an expression of the inner, they are not
    separate. Controlling anger is a violent thing to do. Teenagers don't know exactly how to
    control their anger yet, like they haven't fully figured themselves out

    Reflection: After looking over your first draft, what areas or research question need
    more information?

    My conclusion

    What will you do to make draft 2 better?

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