Witnessing violence on television or video games really pales in comparison to witness violence in real life situations. Children who are victims of violence such as shootings district, abusive parents, bullying at school, and so on, they may develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD. PTSD leads to poor grades, difficulty concentrating, severe depression, sometimes suicidal, if not adequately control coping. Children who have witnessed violence in real life are in grave danger of mentally and emotionally.
Psychologists use a special training method called cognitive behavioral therapy "to teach children the skills necessary to cope with violence. It is not as difficult as it sounds, and many psychologists are trained in the methods of cognitive behavioral therapy. In fact, parents and teachers, these methods all the time without knowing it because there are many sensible ways to educate children who handle difficult situations.
Coping Skill # 1: Facing fear in a safe environment
Children who do not have to internalize those fears that can destroy their self-image development. These fears must be addressed in a secure environment in support of an adult who can act with a child to understand the fear.
For example, if a child is afraid to go to school because of violence created by bullies, an adult can take the child to talk about their feelings. Identify triggers, such as seeing a child who bullies the other children walking alone in the school hall or home, or hear the bell for lunch, helps children and adults to spread fear and understand what is going on in their heads and hearts.
Coping skills, children learn through this exercise is the way to distinguish between situations that pose a real threat and situations that do not compromise, but to instill fear. imaginary threats can be resolved through the internal forces of the child. Really bad situations should be resolved through other interventions.
Their ability to adapt # 2: A solution of social problems from
If children are abused, they may have problems with their peers and adults because of the good models of effective social interaction does not exist in their world. Even small conflicts can cause outbreaks. Cognitive behavioral therapists teach children to manage social interactions.
The therapist begins with examples such as stories that problem situations in detail. The child is asked leading questions about how the characters have to solve the problem peacefully. Through these learning exercises, which leads the adult child, considering all sides of the situation before deciding on action.
Adequate social problem-solving skills can help children avoid violence, but will certainly help the child to control their reaction to violence if it occurs. There are situations where adaptability not avoid conflict, but most of the time problems can be resolved peacefully.
Adaptation Strategy # 3: Create a support network for children
Ideally, the child's parents or guardians are actively involved in all efforts to help children cope with violence. This type of support network in which everyone strives towards the goal of a healthy child is much more effective than just teaching a child some strategies, and set him free.
All the teaching, who has taught professional should be transferred to the child's daily life. Here is a support network to improve the management of adults with experience and encourages children to think for themselves and solve problems.
The support network also provides security for the child. He knows where to go if the only solution is to avoid a violent confrontation. He also knows where to go if fear and conflict becomes unmanageable. These caring adults should never put the baby down to poor coping strategies, and these skills are acquired through a lifetime exposure to many situations in life.
Deal, depression and PTSD soon
It is very important for adults to learn the signs of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder, who know that a child has been exposed to violence. Emotional symptoms can lead to suicide if not treated properly. If you think a child has been exposed to violence is in danger, talk with a psychologist or other trained professional immediately.
You should always keep in mind that resilience is not learned overnight. They need lots of practice and the loving support of caring adults. Encourage your child to talk about their feelings in a safe and unthreatening. This will help externalize feelings about violence and help them learn a skill very good at solving emotional problems.
