Course · 9 Lessons
Learn how to handle aggression in your child.
Does your child’s aggression disrupt family harmony? Do you find yourself walking on eggshells, fearing that any small trigger might set off another episode of hitting, pushing, or screaming? If your child’s aggression affects your family’s quality of life, it’s time to take action. Our course is designed to help you understand the underlying causes of aggression and give you practical tools to handle these challenges, creating a calmer and more peaceful home environment.
What Is Aggression?
Aggression is a forceful or hostile behavior that often stems from a child's inability to regulate their emotions, sensory responses, or reactions to stress. While it can manifest as physical actions like hitting, kicking, or screaming, aggression may also come in the form of verbal outbursts or emotional withdrawal. Aggression is often mistaken as intentional misbehavior.
Why Understanding Aggression Matters
Aggressive behavior can be incredibly frustrating, but it’s important to recognize that your child may not be able to control their actions. Aggression often stems from underlying issues that, when addressed, can lead to significant improvements in your child’s behavior. Here’s how unaddressed aggression can impact your child:
Emotional Struggles: Aggressive behavior can be a sign of deep emotional distress, frustration, or overwhelm. Without intervention, these emotions can grow, making it harder for your child to regulate themselves.
Social Isolation: Children who struggle with aggression may find it difficult to form friendships and engage in social activities, leading to feelings of isolation and rejection.
Family Tension: Aggression can create tension and stress within the family, leaving everyone feeling on edge and disrupting the peace at home.
What You’ll Learn
Factors that cause aggression: Understand the root causes of your child’s aggressive behavior and why it may not be as intentional as it seems.
The connection between Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and aggression: Learn how sensory challenges may be contributing to your child’s aggressive responses.
Strategies to pre-empt aggression: Discover effective ways to anticipate and prevent aggressive outbursts before they happen.
Master Positive Reinforcement and Emotional Regulation: Learn how to encourage great behavior while staying calm and confident during challenging moments.
Supporting children with SPD and aggression: Learn how to help your child feel more comfortable in their body and environment, reducing their need to lash out.
Handling aggression in the moment: Equip yourself with proven techniques to defuse aggression calmly and effectively when it occurs.
Equip yourself with proven tools to transform your child’s behavior – take action today for a calmer tomorrow!
Course videos
Aggression Introduction
5 mins
What Does Aggression Look Like?
5 mins
What Factors Can Cause Aggression
11 mins
How Sensory Processing Disorder Can Affect Aggression
6 mins
Strategies To Preempt Aggression
8 mins
Encouraging Positive Reinforcement and Staying Regulated
18 mins
Helping Children With Sensory Processing Disorder Feel Comfortable
21 mins
How To Deal With Aggression In The Moment
31 mins
Conclusion
3 mins
The course is designed for adults who support children ages 3 to 12. The strategies are developmentally appropriate for preschool and elementary-aged kids.
Yes. The course is informed by trauma-aware and sensory-based approaches, which are especially helpful for children with underlying emotional distress.
No. This is not a replacement for professional therapy, but it offers powerful tools that can help you support a child day-to-day.
Yes. Many of the strategies are effective across a range of neurodiverse profiles, including ADHD and autism.
The course is self-paced and includes several short modules. Once you enroll, you’ll have lifetime access.
Miriam Manela Frankel, OTR/L CTC CMLD, is a licensed occupational therapist and creator of the Thrive Method™. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she brings real-world tools to help families and educators succeed.