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Do children need mental help?
It is very sad but also very true that during the innocence of childhood, some children bear the weight of mental health issues. While the symptoms might be quite mild in a child if not treated well they might lead to serious impacts in shaping the individual. Counselling emerges as a guiding light, illuminating the darkened world for those seeking to cultivate resilience and overcome their experiences. Skooc has come up with counselling for children and has a team of the best child therapists.
Children are very raw and innocent still unaware of much of the world. Thus they require special care and need to be handled very delicately. It might be difficult to understand what they might be dealing it. But if you notice any kind of behavioural change or signs of depression you might want to consult a doctor.
What is the role of counselling in building resilience?
While mental health issues are often ignored and dismissed as nonexistent, reports indicate that they are indeed prevalent. Furthermore, parents may perceive signs of mental health issues as manageable at home. 
However, seeking professional help is crucial and can assist in the following ways:
Creating a safe space- everyone needs a space where they can freely express themselves without the fear of judgment especially when dealing with issues. Counselling offers a window for children to throw out all that they have been dealing with in silence and contributes a great deal to be a coping mechanism. This helps them to process their emotions and get over it.
Emotional management- children who have faced such adversities find it very difficult sometimes to manage their emotions. They have a lot going on inside and thus react in ways that they don’t want to. Thus counseling helps them channel their emotions. A psychiatrist can help them understand their own emotions, help them with ways to deal with them and express them in a better way. Emotional regulation is the first step to building resilience.
Building coping strategies- it is very important to build a coping mechanism to help deal with the situation and better deal with it. The coping mechanism helps to improve the mental condition as it helps us better comprehend the situation and even empowers us to fight the situation rather than burden it on our shoulders.
Enhancing self-esteem- adversities gravely affect the self-esteem of the child. They might start to feel as if they deserve to be in the situation or they are the cause of it. Regular counselling can help reinforce ways to help them gain self-esteem so they can deal with future challenges in a better way without self-blaming them for any situation.
Addressing trauma- trauma can have many adverse effects on children. Also, children who have faced trauma must get proper clinical guidance so that specialized steps can be taken to properly process the trauma. Therapists can use evidence-based techniques to translate the trauma better and make the child feel not alone in the journey.
Family involvement- to help a child get over trauma it is very important to arrange counselling sessions for parents so that even they can understand the dos and don’ts. The child needs to get support and care at home and feel safe, secure, and loved. Family counselling sessions can help the family come together to deal with the situation and be at par and also understand the effect of their actions on each other. Thus this can play a great role in enabling a positive environment at home.
Encouraging academic success- it’s very common that mental trauma due to any adversity affects the academic learning of the child. He might be mentally too overwhelmed and occupied with adversity that might not be able to focus his attention on his studies. Thus it is important to build a supportive environment and special educational environment around them. Also, constant care and support can contribute to the child’s academic achievement which can foster a positive feeling for the child.
Improving interpersonal skills- building social relationships could be a problem for the child. Thus the feeling of loneliness could add to negativity within him. Building better relationships with his peers, teachers, and people can help him fight the negativity and also keep his mind off all the negativity going on within.
What do we have at Skooc for you?
We are a mental wellbeing company. We have a team of clinical experts who are dedicated to providing the best counselling service to children. We also provide parental counselling and even to a family as a whole. We will adopt all the practices to help you face any kind of adversity. We have years of experience and will take the most empathetic measures for you and your family. We care for your feelings and take the utmost care to build a safe space for you with warmth and love.
