How to Use Aromatherapy to Calm an Angry Teen
Any parent who has dealt with an angry teen can tell you the stress it causes the entire family.Peer pressure, hormones and the stress of new responsibilities can cause these teens severe frustration and anger. While some parents may feel that talking or punishment are their only tactics, others are opting for alternative methods. Aromatherapy is one such technique. This article will give you the basics on what oils and scents may help tame your teen's anger.
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Things You'll Need
- Ylang ylang oil
- Bergomot oil
- Orange oil
- Rose oil
- Roman chamomile oil
- Sweet almond oil
- Bowl
Instructions
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Explain to your teen that you want to help him overcome his anger and help him through his frustrations.
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Have your teen sit in a quiet area of the house, one with soft lighting.
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Have your teen relax and let her smell a combination of ylang ylang and sweet almond. These two oils help set the stage to relax the stress your teen is feeling. One tsp. of each is sufficient. Your teen can sit in a quiet spot and smell this mixture for about 30 minutes.
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If the Ylang Ylang mixture does not suit your teen's needs, combine one drop of vetiver oil with rose oil with three drops of orange. This combination is known to reduce stress and anger. Have your teen sit and smell this concoction for another 30 minutes.
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If the other two mixtures don't do the trick, mix two drops of orange and bergamot and one drop of Roman chamomile in a bowl and have your teen smell this concoction for the requisite 30 minutes.
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Tips & Warnings
Most of these oils are safe to put in bathwater. Let your teen have a long soak in a warm tub filled with the oil mixtures.
Contact your physician immediately if any allergic reactions occur after the use of the oils.
