48. How do we manage separation anxiety?
Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience · Caroline Buzanko
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Show Notes
While some separation anxiety is normal in early childhood, it becomes serious when it doesn't go away as children get into their elementary school years and interferes with typical activities like going to school or going to a friend's house.
While it can be hard for children and teachers to see children in distress, we don't want to fall into the common traps that make anxiety stronger, like allowing children to avoid the things they're afraid of and reassuring them that everything will be fine.
In today's episode, I discuss these traps and what we can do instead to help these children master the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that come with separation anxiety.
*IMPORTANT!
Remember: our responses are ALWAYS supportive and empathetic. The strategies I discuss are designed to
strengthen a child's emotional resilience within the context of a secure and supportive relationship.
Secure attachment ensures that children feel safe, supported, and understood, which is essential for fostering independence and emotional growth.
The goal is to avoid reinforcing anxiety through unhelpful responses while still providing the necessary connection children need to thrive. This approach is about finding a balance between supportive empathy and confidence that promotes healthy emotional development.
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