lundi 14 avril 2014

Healthy Growth With Professional Child Behavioral Therapist

By Anita Ortega


The environment in which children grow determines their character and emotional stability. Exposure to some situations affects their social interactions and personal security feeling. Engaging the child behavioral therapist helps to identify developmental challenges and correct them at the earliest opportunity. It enables them to develop problem solving skills and a very strong personality. They can understand situations and respond accordingly.

Children are exposed to pressure on daily basis from school tests, peers and academic expectations. Family situations may affect their emotional development especially when such circumstances are unsettling. Transitional periods like death, separation, relocation and divorce are likely to offset the emotional stability of the young ones. Therapy may be required on a single occasion or for a prolonged period. Some children may suffer because of the death of a pet and thus require therapy.

Abuse or the threat of abuse takes a heavy toll on the victim and easily leads to prolonged emotional imbalance. It affects self esteem and social interactions to a great extent. Being hurt by a family member or relative is unsettling and produces similar traumatic consequences. Such children are likely to keep off lonely and dark areas or be afraid of sudden bangs. Such fears can be overcome through therapy.

Drastic changes in behavior could be a pointer to emotional imbalance on the part of children. The victim displays such signs as tearfulness, restlessness, worry, a sulky mood and stress. The sleeping patterns change and so do social interactions. It is common to spot emotional unpredictability through erratic behavior. An observant parent will facilitate quick intervention.

Some of the issues to watch in order to identify if one requires therapy includes delay in speech, toilet training or language. Attention and learning problems like ADHD are warning signs that should be taken seriously. Abnormal behaviors like bed wetting, eating disorders, anger and acting-out signal the need for professional attention. A sudden drop in academic performance requires expert evaluation as well.

Isolation and social withdrawal that extend for abnormally long periods are indications of the need for assistance. They are likely to turn the child into a bully or expose him to potential bullying. Parents, caretakers and guardians should watch-out for aggressive behaviors like hitting, kicking and biting. Any escalation is a reason enough to alert family therapists. Lack of sleep or too much sleeping must be watched as well.

Emotional disorders increase complains or excuses about physical aches in children. Such complains are persistent despite the fact that they are under observation by doctors. They indicate an underlying problem that must be solved at the earliest opportunity. The problem in adolescent is more sensitive because of their developmental age. Their moods change drastically and so does their appetite. They become disobedient and have low self esteem.

Children are easily unsettled and affected by transitions especially at crucial life stages. It causes a change in relationships and environment which is emotionally unsettling. Such instances include divorce, separation or relocation that are not understandable at the young age. A case of serious illness or acute health condition is better explained by a professional. Death causes a lot of confusion and requires that children be fully supported.




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