Realistic Intervention Model

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When creating a realistic intervention strategy for the anger stage, I would keep in mind that caregivers can be more supportive and helpful in redirecting the child's feelings, if the behavior can be properly identified as part of the grief process. I would talk to the 5 year old, as at this stage of social development the child is beginning to relate to peers in reciprocal, co-operative, and interactive play. Perhaps using play/art therapy to express his/her emotions of feeling anger, guilt, blame or recriminations. In the bargaining stage, the child's behaviors represent a desperate attempt to control the environment and to defend against feelings of emotional turmoil. Thus, I would support the child when he/she realizes the ineffectiveness