DON'T MAKE ME ANGRY 1

PROGRAMME 3: BARNEY

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

00:00 – 00:19

We see Barney at home with his parents.

00:35 – 00:1.46

Barney introduces himself and tells us how his anger manifests itself. Conditions at home are cramped and he spends his time playing computer games. He has been permanently excluded from most of the schools he's attended.

01:47 – 04:16

Dr Rachel Andrew is introduced. She will work with Barney for two weeks and we see her meeting the family. Barney's dad explains his view of the situation and we learn that Barney is attending a school for pupils with behavioural difficulties.

04:17 – 06:38

When Rachel and Barney are alone, he tells her that he would like to change his dad's attitude as well as his own anger.

06:39 – 08:05

We witness one of Barney's outbursts, as Rachel has given the family a camera to record such moments. She is shocked by the intensity of aggression she witnesses.

08:06 – 10:43

She returns to the flat to see Barney who says that he realises his anger could lead him to kill someone, but the family rows continue to be caught on camera. They reveal a clear difficulty between father and son. Because of the lack of space in the flat, Rachel keeps in touch via mobile phone. Her advice is working and Barney begins to learn to walk away from arguments.

10:44 – 12:32

Rachel takes Barney out for a walk and we see how positive his relationship with his mother can be. However, his father continues to be negative.

12:33 – 14:25

Rachel points out the positive aspects of Barney's school report, and we also learn that he is a good sportsman, having won prizes for indoor climbing in the past. However, it is obvious that he has no sense of self-worth.

14:26 – 20:16

The whole family goes to their local climbing wall for the first time in two years. Barney impresses Rachel as he is still able to climb so well. He helps her to climb, and this responsibility helps his self-esteem.

20:17 – 24:00

Rachel meets Barney's family for the last time. His parents are pleased with his progress and his sister notices that he thinks more before he acts. Barney admits that he doesn't argue or swear as much and that he is controlling his anger better. There has been a real breakthrough and he can now start to think about his future.