Behavior Problems

Defiance, tantrums, and acting out can leave a whole family feeling stuck. Behavior problems are often best understood by looking at what’s underneath them.

A common diagnosis associated with behavior problems is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) — a pattern of losing one’s temper, arguing with adults, refusing to comply with rules, deliberately annoying others, being easily irritated, and blaming others.

In older children and adolescents, depression can also manifest as irritability and aggression, which makes it important to understand the cause of behavior problems. In my experience, these challenges are treated best through family therapy with a focus on developing practical parenting tools.

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