Helping Children Deal with Violence

Witnessing violence on television or in games really pasties in comparison to witnessing violence in real life situations. Children who have been exposed to violence, such as abusive parents, harassment at school, may develop signs of traumatic stress disorder. This stress leads to poor grades, difficulty concentrating, severe sadness, and sometimes suicide if it is not managed with proper dealing skills. Children who have witnessed real life violent behavior are in serious danger mentally and sensitively.

Psychologists use a special training method called as “cognitive behavior therapy” to teach children skills to deal with violent behavior. It is not as difficult as it sounds, and many psychologists are qualified in the methods of cognitive behavior therapy. In fact, parents and teachers use these techniques all the time without knowing it because there are sensible ways to raise children who handle difficult situations.

Face with Fear in a Safe Environment
Children who do not face with their fears internalize them, which may demolish their developing sense of self. However, these fears must be faced in a safe environment with a supportive adult who can work with the child to be aware of the fear.

Helpful Social Problem Solving
if children are the victims of violence, they may have trouble relating to peers and adults because appropriate models of effective social interaction do not exist in their world. Even minor conflicts may cause outbursts. Cognitive behavior therapists teach children how to handle social interactions.

Create a Support Network for the Child
Preferably; the child’s parents or direct protectors will be involved in all efforts to help the child deal with violence. This type of support network in which each one is working toward the aim of a healthy child is far more effective than simply teaching the child a few methods and letting him loose.