Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) counselling

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a childhood disorder that is defined by a pattern of hostile, disobedient, and defiant behaviors directed at adults or other authority figures. ODD is also characterized by children displaying angry and irritable moods, as well as argumentative and vindictive behaviors.

If you think you might be suffering from ODD, you could have a specialist assessment to verify the diagnosis. Treatment of ODD includes psychological therapy such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, stress reduction, and behavioral training. The psychologist at The Peace of Mon has considerable experience and expertise in ODD.

Fees for ODD counselling is INR 700/- per session.

Symptoms of ODD may include:

• Frequent temper tantrums

• Excessive arguing with adults

• Often questioning rules

• Active defiance and refusal to comply with adult requests and rules

• Deliberate attempts to annoy or upset people

• Blaming others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior

• Often being touchy or easily annoyed by others

• Frequent anger and resentment

• Mean and hateful talking when upset

• Spiteful attitude and revenge seeking

This behavioral disorder makes a child always irritable and antagonistic. Other signs of this disorder are:

• Uncooperative attitude

• Disobedient nature

• Aggressiveness

• Anxiousness