An 11-year-old diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder becomes angry over the rules at a residential treatment program and begins shouting at the nurse.What might be the best method to defuse the situation?

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Redirecting the expression of feelings into nondestructive,age-appropriate behaviors such as a physical activity helps the child learn how to modulate the expression of feelings and exert self-control.This is the least restrictive alternative of those listed and should be tried before resorting to more restrictive measures.A shouting child will not likely engage in a discussion about feelings.

An 11-Year-Old Diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder Becomes Angry Over