Child Counselling

Child Counseling Is Important, In More Ways Than One
Counselling is one of the most important Christian duties that helps build people
who are truly grounded in their faith. Counselling does involve the one who needs
counselling and the one who provides the counsel. Although counselling is very
important in the body of Christ as it aids in people getting out of their problems,
the challenge may be that some people may not know that they need counselling
in their lives. For one to be a very effective Christian, they always need a
counsellor. For those people who know they are experiencing challenges and
need counselling, it needs great courage and humility to seek for counselling.
Choosing to go for counseling is a big step, but ultimately, it’s a beneficial one. In
terms of child counseling, it can be hard to determine if and when your child may
need the help of a professional.
Why Child Counseling Is So Important
At its core, counseling provides children with the skills and methods necessary to
manage their emotions and navigate stressful situations. The world of today has
presented a lot of challenges towards children. Those challenges include spiritual,
moral, physical and even mental challenges and it is very crucial for children to
seek counsel so that they may grow in the knowledge and love of God. In the
book of Luke 2:52 the Bible says Jesus increased in wisdom ad stature, and in
favor with God and men. For children to have this four-fold growth, they need
proper counselling. All great people in life were molded by others who were
great. So for children not to fall into traps of the devil, they need proper
counselling. Otherwise, they can get bad advise and end up getting lost. It
promotes a higher level of self-esteem and self-confidence, can improve social
skills, and works to ease the transition between stages of life.
For The Child
Experiencing growth and change isn’t always easy. In childhood and adolescence,
emotions can run high and small changes in routine or family life can make a big
impact on a child’s mental health. Child counseling aims to help children and
teenagers work through these emotions and stressful times themselves so that
they can develop into adults that can manage daily life independently. In the book
of Proverbs 1:8 the Bible says “my son, hear the instruction of your father, and do
not forsake the law of your mother. These are examples of counselling sessions in
which a child needs to grow so that their paths are always directed by the Lord.
All children who heed the counsel of their elders will have along life and will live
in peace according to Proverbs 3:1-3.
These are also key foundational years. Low self-image and confidence in
childhood can negatively impact future development. Through therapy, children
are taught healthy coping mechanisms that will see them through the rest of their
lives, giving them a safe outlet to speak about their experiences and frustrations.
For The Family
Child and adolescent mental health issues can also take a toll on the family as a
whole. Parents may feel unequipped to help their child, and broken
communication causes more familial rifts than it fixes. When more family
members are involved in a certain situation, family counseling proves beneficial.
While a child or teenager receives counseling, parents or guardians receive
assistance in helping them understand what their child is going through, and how
best to help them. Child counseling teaches children and adolescents how to
effectively communicate their concerns with family members, especially in
turbulent situations such as death or divorce. These communication methods
promote empathy and understanding within a family, for everyone involved.
When Is Child Counseling Needed?
It’s important to remember that every child is unique. We all have different
responses to the world around us, and the reasons for seeking counseling aren’t
the same from child to child. However, there are some situations that appear
more prevalent when considering if a child needs counseling.
Bullying
It’s an unfortunate occurrence in schools, and even within a child’s friendship
group. Bullying lowers self-confidence, negatively impacts a child’s self-image,
and can even end up causing physical harm.
Divorce
As hard as it is for parents, it can be just as hard on the children in a family going
through a divorce. Sometimes, parents can be too close to the situation to be able
to help effectively. In these cases, a professional can help speak to your child,
easing concerns from all sides of the family.
Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health Issues
Parents aren’t always equipped to help children with mental health issues. A
professional is able to provide assistance to a child in terms of teaching them to
manage their anxiety or depression, but can also advise parents on how best to
support their child going forward. A child’s diagnosis isn’t always straightforward,
either. The CDC reports that 73.8% of children aged 3-17 with depression also
have an anxiety diagnosis.
Traumatic Events
All children will react differently to experiencing a traumatic event, but in most
cases, professional help eases the stress surrounding the situation and teaches
children and adolescents how to process such events.
Acting Out of the Ordinary
Has your once social child become a recluse? Are they eating less than normal?
Any behavior that differs from their personal norm could be a sign that your child
is struggling in some way. Aggression, anxiety, academic decline, and substance
abuse indicate that they could benefit from seeking professional help.

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Child Counseling Is Important, In More Ways Than One

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Acting Out of the Ordinary

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