Tips for Working with Aggressive Teens Notice signs of aggression. Learn to identify clues that a teen is potentially violent. Know how to defend yourself and how to restrain a client if necessary. Aggressive teens may not know what to do with their feelings. Practice problem solving.
Most adolescents get angry for good reasons, but express their anger inappropriately.
Teach them how to resolve conflicts through honest discussion and compromise. Encourage young people to take time for themselves, away from noise and activity. Explain that this calming, quiet time is a gift to themselves. Studies have linked television with violence and hyperactivity. It's not just the violent content of TV shows, it's the barrage of stimulation that makes it hard for kids to focus.