CHILD BEHAVIOR
Responsible Care
Development of or an increase in physical complaints ( i.e. headache, stomach ache, or not feeling well)
mood swings or your child seems anxious, depressed, sad, tearful, worried, stressed or sulky
difficulty sleeping or problems with appetite
social withdrawal from friends and family
behavioral problems such as excessive anger, acting out hitting, bedwetting
problems win academic or social functioning; problems was school with peers or classroom behavior
major life changes such as divorce, loss or a death, moving, or major illness I the family
decrease interest in previously enjoyed activities
sexual, physical or emotional abuse or other traumatic events
family relationships are stressed by the child’s mood or behaviors (parents worry about their child and cannot seem to say or do the ‘right things’ without intense reactions from the kids)
10 Benefits of Counselling for children and Teens
kids learn new sets of skills to develop and have a ‘toolbox’ of coping skills to apply to life situations and problems
know how to work through and positively change thoughts and behaviors so they can create a happier life or more positive situation
children have more positive thoughts which leads to feeling better and happier as well as become more engaged with life
kids develop real problem solving skills to apply to life situations where they are able to effectively deal with problems with good solutions
counselling teaches new ways of thinking which leads to positive attitudes and improved decision making about their behavior
therapy helps kids and families know how to cope with stress by learning specific steps, skills and tools about how to reduce or stop problem behaviors
increase healthy family and friendship interactions by improving communication styles and reduce conflict
improve communication and develop more desirable behaviors, which leads to more connected relationships (family & friends) which means kids get along in a more positive way within their relationships
counselling help to improve confidence and self-esteem by having positive thoughts and feelings
kids can learn how to express themselves to their parents with their thoughts and feelings and be able to say what they need, which helps parents understand and know how to help
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