Looking for a new perspective? In addition to offering child counseling in Niantic, Connecticut, I want to offer you some tips! Yes, working with children who are a frustrating is tough. Sometimes, children and teenagers develop anger or sadness after divorce. Then, at school, a child may get more referrals and detentions due to the distress at home. Being at school, an all day endeavor, is hard if you have a challenging student. So, try these tips and see if their behaviors change through empathy.
Tip #1 from Katie Ziskind for building trust. Add-ons from holistic, creative child counseling in Niantic, Connecticut
Compliment your students by focusing on and highlighting positives. Instead of the negative reprimands try, “I love how Sally is sitting. I like the way John has already started his worksheet. Sam, great job following directions. Nice use of your new vocab word, Kit.”
Tip #2 from Wisdom Within Counseling, offering holistic marriage and family counseling in East Lyme, Connecticut
Next, use a reassuring, soothing tone of voice. Remember, a frustrated student already feels insecure, lost, different, and left behind. Yes, a part of you may want to show authority. But, don’t be aggressive back. Instead, just be gentle with your tone of voice. In child counseling in Niantic, Connecticut, tone of voice is essential for building trust.
Heres is tip #3 there is no rush: holistic, creative child counseling in Niantic, Connecticut
Moreover, reassure your student that you will always be able to give another explanation. And, remind them there is no rush. So, tell your student you can provide an example if he or she doesn’t understand the first one. Also, share that there is plenty of time to finish the assignment. Oftentimes, children and adolescents have meltdowns because of feeling rushed. Overall, slowing down and relaxing into a task can prevent anxiety in children.
Tip #4, show empathy.
Now, empathy is all about compassion. So, be empathetic. In general, a great way to approach a frustrated student is to let them know you also share many of their feelings. When appropriate, to build trust, share a short story from your life when you were their age. This shows your student that you believe in them.
About The Author, Katie Ziskind, offering creative, alternative couples, teen, and child counseling in East Lyme, Connecticut
Written by Katie Ziskind, LMFT, RYT500. At Wisdom Within Counseling, in Niantic, CT I help challenged children, couples, and teens develop emotional confidence and heal from trauma. My mission is to help boost self-confidence for life-long wellness. I integrate holistic, artsy, experiential therapies. Confidence is built through integrating art, yoga, music, and animal therapy groups. So, we help children and teens can build positive skills and live a life they LOVE! Read more at WisdomWithinCt.com.
