Are you often called by your child’s teacher to discuss behavioral problems? Is your child’s behavior often the cause of classroom disruption? Is your child no longer receiving invitations for playdates and birthday parties? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you aren’t alone. Many children struggle with behaviors, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Counseling can help. 

Trust Your Instincts

As a parent, you’re the first person to recognize concerns with your child. While it is normal for young children to display occasional “roughness” like pushing, hitting and refusing to take turns, some children do so more frequently and intensely than others.

The causes may not be clear to you, especially if your child is unable to verbalize their emotions. You need to trust your instincts to help your child who could be experiencing stress like bullying or test anxiety. Big changes at home can also lead to behavioral changes.

Accepting the Truth

It can be extremely difficult for parents to accept that their child’s behavior may need to be addressed. Yet, it can also be difficult to ignore concerning patterns of behavior like verbal abuse, hitting, and destroying others’ property. When left unchecked, this undesirable conduct will likely persist and intensify into a more chronic behavioral disorder.

While this type of behavior can be difficult to address and discipline, you aren’t alone. Once you identify their behavior as unhealthy or problematic you can take steps to get them, and you, the support you both need and deserve.

Counseling and Behavioral Concerns

Like most parents, you’ll probably exert all means to help your child. You may try talking to friends, relatives, or your child’s school hoping that you share the same problem and learn from others’ suggestions. You may also seek information from special classes in your desire to support your child who is having a difficult time. When exploring options, don’t forget that therapy can make a world of difference.

Turn to Carolina Counseling Services – Fayetteville, NC for the help your child needs. At CCS, our contracted licensed therapists/counselors have the best approaches to help improve your child’s behavior. A skilled child therapist can help your child explore what is motivating their behaviors and find healthier ways to cope and express their feelings. Call CCS today to get started.