Signs You Child May Need Professional Help
By Richard A. Shulman, Ph.D.
Question:
What are some signs that my child needs professional help in coping with our divorce?
Answer:
All children are affected by divorce, but each deals with the stress differently. Your task as a parent is to identify and differentiate between your child's "normal" behavior and sudden behavioral changes. In addition, identify if these sudden behavioral changes correlate to your divorce.
The identifiable changes in your child's behavior might include these symptoms:
Depressed mood
Tearfulness
Lack of interest or motivation
Increased or decreased need for sleep
Significant increases or decreases in your child's weight or appetite
Poor concentration
Poor attitude
Increased irritability
Excessive guilt
Poor self-esteem
Poor school compliance
Not completing homework
Poor school grades
Fighting with peers or authority
Recurrent thoughts or discussion of death
If you see three or more of these signs or symptoms, or if you have any questions regarding the welfare of your child, it is imperative that you seek counseling or professional help to guide your child through this transition.
Early intervention and help will make the transitional period easier and shorter.
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