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Attack therapy

Dear friend, have you ever been really mad at someone and wanted to shout and scream to express how angry you were? Well, some people think that doing this can help them get rid of their anger and feel better. But this is not a good way to deal with your feelings.

Now, some grown-ups made up something called "attack therapy", which is a kind of therapy where people shout and scream at each other to deal with their feelings. It's kind of like a pretend fighting game, but people get really hurt and upset.

Imagine two people playing "attack therapy" and one of them says something mean to the other person. This might make the other person feel bad and angry, and they might want to shout back. So, they start shouting at each other, saying mean things and trying to hurt each other emotionally.

However, shouting and fighting like this is not a healthy way to deal with feellings. It can hurt people and create more problems than it solves. It's much better to talk calmly and respectfully to others when we are upset, and work to find a peaceful solution to our problems.

So, the next time you feel upset, remember that there are better ways to deal with our feelings than shouting and hurting others. Let's be kind and respectful to each other, and always work toward peaceful solutions to our problems.
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