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Article Title: Please Don't Go: Alleviating Separation Anxiety
Article Author: Dr. Charles Sophy
Article Copyright: 2005
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Please Don't Go: Alleviating Separation Anxiety
Copyright 2005 Dr. Charles Sophy
Keep 'Em Off My Couch
http://drsophy.com
As school winds down does your child wind up?
The separation process can be difficult for all involved.
Separation anxiety is the conflicting feelings that children
have when they part from the person or people to whom they
are most attached. At the end of the school year, many
children experience anxiety when saying goodbye to teachers
and classmates. Many experience it again at the end of the
summer when it's time to go back to school.
Separation anxiety is a normal process in a child's
development. It is a process that requires open
communication, as well as, self-awareness. The process will
be successful if several key points are addressed.
Here are some simple Do's and Don'ts to help alleviate your
child's end-of-school (and back-to-school) anxiety and help
them (and you) enjoy a much happier summer.
Do's
Know yourself: Examine your thoughts and feelings about
the separation process.
Know your child: Ask questions, find out his or her
thoughts, feelings about the end (or beginning) of the
school year, as well as the meanings of communication.
Intervene Early: Don't wait until the last day of school
or the last day of summer. Address significant and/or
consistent behavior changes.
Follow-through: Say what you mean and mean what you say.
Communicate: Communication is key. Talk with teachers,
listen, learn, and, most of all, be open
Don'ts
Ignore your own feelings: Separation is difficult. Don't
stifle or undervalue your feelings in favor of your
child's.
Ignore your child's feelings: Your child may display
feelings of anxiety or sadness. Don't ignore or devalue
their feelings about the separation process
Give in or give up: Clarify the conflicts and work out a
resolution. Don't give in to the "I'm not going to summer
camp" or "I'm not going to school" threats.
Underestimate impact effects of change: Children are
creatures of routine. Your child has been following a set
routine for the entire school year. Don't underestimate the
effect that summer holidays, illnesses, vacations, and
deaths can have on a child's routines.
Forget about age appropriate behavior: Don't expect your
child to exhibit adult behaviors when dealing with their
anxieties. And don't tolerate any age inappropriate
behavior (such as when your nine year old starts talking
like a toddler!).
When to reach out
Keep an eye out for the following signs that your child may
be experiencing separation anxiety. Most separation
anxiety can be solved by increased communication with your
child.
Increased closeness at home etc.
Increased irritability and/or tantrums
Decreased desire to socialize
Changes in sleep
Changes in appetite
Remember: You are the expert when it comes to your family
and child. If you have a concern, trust your instinct and
find someone trained to help you. Discuss your concerns
with friends and family, too. You don't need to worry
alone!
--------------------------------------------------------
) 2005 Dr. Charles Sophy
Dr. Charles Sophy currently serves as Medical Director for
the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family
Services (DCFS), which is responsible for the health, safety
and welfare of nearly 40,000 foster children. He also has a
private psychiatry practice in Beverly Hills, California.
Dr. Sophy has lectured extensively and is an Associate
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of
California Los Angeles Neuro-Psychiatric Institute. His
lectures and teachings are consistently ranked as among the
best by those in attendance.
Dr. Charles Sophy, author of the "Keep `Em Off My Couch"
blog, provides real simple answers for solving life's
biggest problems. He specializes in improving the mental
health of children. To contact Dr. Sophy, visit his blog at
http://drsophy.com.
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Article Title: Please Don't Go: Alleviating Separation Anxiety
Article Author: Dr. Charles Sophy
Article Copyright: 2005
Author Contact Email:
dr_charles_sophy@yahoo.com
Word Count: 481
-------------------------------------------------------------
Please Don't Go: Alleviating Separation Anxiety
Copyright 2005 Dr. Charles Sophy
Keep 'Em Off My Couch
http://drsophy.com
As school winds down does your child wind up?
The separation process can be difficult for all involved.
Separation anxiety is the conflicting feelings that children
have when they part from the person or people to whom they
are most attached. At the end of the school year, many
children experience anxiety when saying goodbye to teachers
and classmates. Many experience it again at the end of the
summer when it's time to go back to school.
Separation anxiety is a normal process in a child's
development. It is a process that requires open
communication, as well as, self-awareness. The process will
be successful if several key points are addressed.
Here are some simple Do's and Don'ts to help alleviate your
child's end-of-school (and back-to-school) anxiety and help
them (and you) enjoy a much happier summer.
Do's
Know yourself: Examine your thoughts and feelings about
the separation process.
Know your child: Ask questions, find out his or her
thoughts, feelings about the end (or beginning) of the
school year, as well as the meanings of communication.
Intervene Early: Don't wait until the last day of school
or the last day of summer. Address significant and/or
consistent behavior changes.
Follow-through: Say what you mean and mean what you say.
Communicate: Communication is key. Talk with teachers,
listen, learn, and, most of all, be open
Don'ts
Ignore your own feelings: Separation is difficult. Don't
stifle or undervalue your feelings in favor of your
child's.
Ignore your child's feelings: Your child may display
feelings of anxiety or sadness. Don't ignore or devalue
their feelings about the separation process
Give in or give up: Clarify the conflicts and work out a
resolution. Don't give in to the "I'm not going to summer
camp" or "I'm not going to school" threats.
Underestimate impact effects of change: Children are
creatures of routine. Your child has been following a set
routine for the entire school year. Don't underestimate the
effect that summer holidays, illnesses, vacations, and
deaths can have on a child's routines.
Forget about age appropriate behavior: Don't expect your
child to exhibit adult behaviors when dealing with their
anxieties. And don't tolerate any age inappropriate
behavior (such as when your nine year old starts talking
like a toddler!).
When to reach out
Keep an eye out for the following signs that your child may
be experiencing separation anxiety. Most separation
anxiety can be solved by increased communication with your
child.
Increased closeness at home etc.
Increased irritability and/or tantrums
Decreased desire to socialize
Changes in sleep
Changes in appetite
Remember: You are the expert when it comes to your family
and child. If you have a concern, trust your instinct and
find someone trained to help you. Discuss your concerns
with friends and family, too. You don't need to worry
alone!
--------------------------------------------------------
) 2005 Dr. Charles Sophy
Dr. Charles Sophy currently serves as Medical Director for
the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family
Services (DCFS), which is responsible for the health, safety
and welfare of nearly 40,000 foster children. He also has a
private psychiatry practice in Beverly Hills, California.
Dr. Sophy has lectured extensively and is an Associate
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of
California Los Angeles Neuro-Psychiatric Institute. His
lectures and teachings are consistently ranked as among the
best by those in attendance.
Dr. Charles Sophy, author of the "Keep `Em Off My Couch"
blog, provides real simple answers for solving life's
biggest problems. He specializes in improving the mental
health of children. To contact Dr. Sophy, visit his blog at
http://drsophy.com.
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