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counselingcounselingA peek into a Child’s Beautiful World……
the childthe parents
Why counsel the child?
the parentsthe familythe community
Counseling children: a big challenge
KIDS are people with their own ideas ideas ideas ideas and
personalitiespersonalitiespersonalitiespersonalities. Counseling can be as difficult for children as it for adults - sometimes even more so.
No matter what the purpose, it is
important to remember thatimportant to remember that
communication with
children is NOT the sameas it is with adults.
the first stepSit down and play (Less than 5 years old)
Some activity (6 to12 years old)
Ask them about their
interests interests (13 to18 years old)
Use age appropriate language
Listen to the child!
Listen graciously and sweetly
Listen subtly and courteouslywide eyed awe
It’s simple
With wide eyed, awe and
expression, a child would find
endless fascination in such brilliant
conversation.
Techniques for Child Counseling
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Helping children recognize and build on their strength
Develop a positive attitude towards life
lÉâ vtÇ âáx†Drawing
†Drama
†Role play
†Story telling
†Music and rhythmic movements
†Playing games
learning Low
Defective hearing
Defective speech
Poor sight
Lack of sleep
intellectual
backwardness
learning
disability
Low
academic
achievement
As a result students are labeled as
inattentive, lazy, disinterested or dull
To develop socially a child needs to……
Experience a mutual feeling of warmth and
friendliness
Be accepted socially Have friends to interact or play Have friends to interact or play
Be treated equally
Have harmonious and peaceful home environment
Learn advantages of neatness, cleanliness and
pleasing appearance
Can I counsel a child?
What can we do?
When the child acts like a child, you should
act like an adult.
Arrange group picnics, community group picnics, community group picnics, community group picnics, community activitiesactivitiesactivitiesactivities. Assign responsibilitiesresponsibilitiesresponsibilitiesresponsibilities in a group activity, help the child to grow group activity, help the child to grow socially in a smooth way.
Act fairly and consistently.
Allow children to go out and explorethe outer world on their own.
What can we do?
Have enough time to invest with your children
Encourage children for free expression
GoodGoodGoodGood booksbooksbooksbooks can work magic
Always teach children
to have sublime faithin humankind
What can we do?
Citizenship training is also important. Teach your children
civic responsibilities, value of public property etc. and DO NOT FORGET
TO PRACTICE THEM PERSONALLY.PERSONALLY.
Set examples to encourage right
attitudes towards social equality and social justice
in the growing children
What can we do?
Do NOT compare any child with others because each
child has his/her own individuality and talents.
Give lots of opportunities Give lots of opportunities to play outdoor games and to
express their feelings through puppets, rhymes and
dramatics.
What can we do?
It is your responsibility to try
and help isolated children to gain acceptance in the group.
An understanding look, An understanding look, a smile and a friendly pat will have a significant
effect on children.
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Everyone will die one day (5 to 10 year old)
Accepts that he/she is not Accepts that he/she is not
strong enough to go on; the
concept of Heaven (10 years and above)
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Where was I when you got married, mummy?
Where do babies come from, papa?come from, papa?
Why is my sisterdifferent from me?
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