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CHILDREN & FAMILIES
At Caladenia Counselling we know that being a kid can be tough!
We work with kids and families to help with worries and experiences that have left kids feeling out of sorts.
Parents can come along too and tell us about their concerns. Together we can often find a new path through difficult times.
Effective Parenting After Separation
Many parents who approach Caladenia Counselling for counselling for their children, do so during or after a divorce or separation. These guidelines have been developed to help parents in this situation.
One way to help children understand what they are feeling is to help them put their feelings into words with simple statements. Encourage children to share what they are feelings. Reflecting
children’s feelings back to them is comforting and makes them feel as
though you are on their side. Find a way to show the child you
understand what he or she is feeling – be careful not to judge,
criticize or compare at this time.
Listening with empathy and supporting a child’s feelings are two of the most important step adults can take to help children learn to deal successfully with their emotions.
Recognise that Emotions are an Opportunity to Connect
Emotional moments are opportunities to draw closer to children. Let children know their feelings are OK and it makes sense to you that they would feel that way.
Children often feel overwhelmed by their emotions, and if they can be
safely connected to you when they feel sad or angry, they can use your
help over time to learn to sooth themselves and then act in ways that
address the problem they are facing. When appropriate, share your
emotions with your children. Your children are learning about emotions
by watching how you handle your feelings.
Be Aware of the Child's Emotions
This can be difficult. Children show their feelings in all sorts of ways. Children also learn very early that some emotions get them into trouble – when I ask children as young as 3 if its OK to get angry, they say no.
One way to help children understand what they are feeling is to help them put their feelings into words with simple statements. Encourage children to share what they are feelings. Reflecting
children’s feelings back to them is comforting and makes them feel as
though you are on their side. Find a way to show the child you
understand what he or she is feeling – be careful not to judge,
criticize or compare at this time.
Emotional moments are opportunities to draw closer to children. Let children know their feelings are OK and it makes sense to you that they would feel that way.
