Separation Anxiety in 7 year old after divorce and other changes
Hi there
How do you deal with a child who has acute separation anxiety? To the point where you can't leave the room without the child following close behind, like a shadow? The child will not sleep alone, will not go to the toilet on their own, won't be in a room for a millisecond on their own.
Tried being reassuring, to let child know that both parents still love them. At a loss though. Its getting worse by the day. Both parents having the same behaviour.
Separated 3 years, divorced officially 2 years but both parents have moved homes and both parents have new partners. Its clearly a lot of upheaval for the child. How can the child be helped?
Re: Separation Anxiety in 7 year old after divorce and other changes
Therapy is appropriate for all experiencing the loss attributed to divorce. A little one hasn’t developed the coping tools that an older child had acquired developmentally. Familial support is essential but professional is appropriate in such matters. Other manifestations may present so it’s best to get ahead of it.