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Unlike adults, children are constantly dealing with something new that are beyond their level of understanding. Children grow and achieve different milestones and encounter situations that can leave them appalled, stressed, disturbed, and anxious. As children behave differently than adults, you may not understand that your child is going through emotional turmoil and needs professional help.
Children may seem sad one moment and then can be immersed in a game in another moment all the while dealing with emotions that are overwhelming. This outward appearance would lead any care giver to think all is well. Since children are not able to communicate properly and convey their thoughts and feelings with their parents and others, leaving them with a problem that may be too big for them. In therapy, parents can learn signs and triggers for kids that will alert the parent/caregiver that parental intervention or therapeutic intervention is necessary.
Every child has its own unique personality, likes and dislikes, interests, strengths, and weaknesses which are different from others. Similarly, the stressors for each child are also different. Pain, illness, injury can be a stressor for your child. Moreover, change in school or home environment can also affect your child. From an exhaustive list of stressors that can have an impact on your child, some of the stressors are:
Some of the signs of a struggling child include:
As your child may not recognize that he/she is stressed, therefore, you should be vigilant enough to observe the signs and take necessary steps to help your child. Fennell Powell Counseling can help you and your child/children.
If you see that your child is encountering some emotional disturbances or is displaying some behavioral issues, you must proactively detect the signs and take the following steps to help your child as soon as possible:
No matter how much you want to help to help your child, sometimes it is better to seek the help of a professional. Children counseling or children therapy is different from adult therapy. Psychologist education is different for dealing with children. In addition to taking immediate steps to help your child, you must also look for a psychologist for children who would be better able and qualified to identify the issues your child is facing, reasons behind those issues, and help your child learn appropriate ways to deal with them. Looking for a psychologist for kids or a psychologist for teenagers may be difficult for you. To help you with that, you can visit Fennel Powell for all types of therapy. You will get the help of qualified and experienced professionals here. Call (973) 405-1278 and book an appointment now.
Child therapy is an evidence-based approach that is designed to help children and teens to identify their issues and learn deal with challenges in healthy ways. Issues that children encounter can be caused by traumatic events, mental illness, death of a family member, or difficult emotions.
To treat different issues, therapists use psychotherapies that are best suited for your child’s particular needs. When your child seems to have problems, don’t hesistae to talk to a therapist, because quick treatment can help your child overcome sooner and better. Otherwise, childhood issues can lead to difficult adulthood, resulting in problems in all areas of life. Therapist will help also your child develop skills, and resilience and how to deal with diverse situations that will benefit him throughout his life.
The CDC claims that 17.4% of children ages 2-8 have been diagnosed with a different developmental, behavioral, or mental disorder, however, the treatment rate and its benefits are encouraging. It is not easy to tell that your child or teen needs therapy, however, observing and identifying the signs can help you decide that your child is having a difficult time, and seeking the help of a professional is the right choice. As the therapist focuses on the specific characteristics and needs of the children, the therapist will be better able to help your children understand and learn ways to deal with the stressors.
Children face a variety of issues that they are sometimes unable to discuss and cope with. If not dealt with appropriately, children may experience negative emotional, mental, and developmental effects. Parents can sometimes recognize the signs and try to deal with them. However, some issues can better be solved with the help of a psychologist. Fennell Powell Counseling will help get your child back on a healthy emotional track. Book Now!
