A few concepts explained
Behaviour – The way in which a person behaves in response to a particular situation.
Attention – The very first step to learning is paying attention. Whether reading a textbook, listening to a podcast or practicing a skill. Dedicating complete attention is absolutely critical. All of these activities entail learning.
Aggression – Aggression in children can take many forms: Angry tantrums, hitting, kicking or biting, hot-headed outbursts that destroy property, cool headed bullying, verbal attacks etc.
Divorce – Going through divorce can often be an emotional confusing time. There is an increase in antisocial behaviour, anxiety and depression along with increased delinquent behaviour.
Death – Affects children much like adults, in that they can experience different and sometimes conflicting feelings such as sadness, numbness, anger, confusion, gilt, fear, questioning and denial.
There could be changes in their sleeping pattern or appetite. Anxious, sad angry feelings.
The Gestalt approach addresses the issue of balance
If there is imbalance in a particular aspect, this must be dealt with as a foreground need. The parents must understand what really matters, bringing the child into awareness about the imbalance.
