Behaviour and relationships / Aggressivity
Behaviour and relationships
Aggression
Understand what happens and seek help to prevent the damage from recurring.
Get free informationThe emotion and the way of acting are not the same
Aggressiveness can be expressed in different ways and affect the family, friends or the school environment. The starting point is to understand the situations in which it appears, its evolution and its consequences, taking into account the age and needs of each person.
Feeling anger does not force you to attack. Intimidating, threatening, hitting or breaking things has consequences that need attention, even if repentance comes after. Not every aggression appears as an outburst: there can also be a pattern of control. Understanding the circumstances helps to orient the consultation, without justifying the harm or turning the conduct into a fixed identity.
If there is immediate danger, seek urgent help. Do not expect an ordinary appointment or a reply from the form.
Valuing pattern, needs and security
At ADIR, we listen to what is happening and how it affects daily life. We consider the situations, what has changed, the effects and what support is available. If you fear you may hurt someone again, you can ask for guidance without waiting for another incident. Assessment helps identify suitable care and which needs call for another service.
Goals include reducing harm and keeping people safe as well as feeling less angry. For children and teenagers, consider their development, communication, the demands they face, their surroundings and the family's needs. The plan is adapted to the situation and reviewed over time.
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Rabies describes an emotion; defiant behaviour, opposition situations that do not always involve aggression. The services help place the consultation, without presupposing that a joint intervention is adequate.
Frequently asked questions
Feeling more calm does not guarantee that there will be no more harm. We also need to understand the behaviours, their consequences and the context. It is not appropriate to explain threats or control only as an anger problem.
You can seek help for yourself without attending with the person threatening you. Your safety and ability to make your own decisions matter. Do not assume that people affected by violence need to speak together or that responsibility is shared.
If behaviour causes harm, keeps happening or affects a child's relationships or activities, consider seeking guidance. Listening to the child and their carers can help explain what is happening. Communication, learning, health and the child's surroundings also matter. Assuming bad intentions or demanding more self-control does not address the difficulty.