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BOOK LEIABOOK KELLY/SAM/MIA/DYLANWhen a young child feels worried or anxious when having to say goodbye to mum or dad, it can be a distressing time for both the child and parents. It is also considered a natural stage of development up to the age of about 6 years and can be eased with some helpful strategies.
Separation Anxiety becomes a disorder when the anxiety experienced by the child becomes so intense that it interferes with their school attendance, academic performance, social activities and home environment. Symptoms of SAD include:
If your child experiences some of these symptoms, it may be time to seek professional help.
There are many strategies that can help alleviate your child’s symptoms of Separation Anxiety. Firstly, it is helpful to understand what may have contributed to your child’s symptoms including:
When seeking professional help treatment will focus on a Gradual Exposure Therapy approach to separation. As a Clinical Psychologist I will assist the parent and child with this process. This will be accompanied by demonstrating strategies specifically for the child to assist with Anxiety Management, such as:
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