Today's
complex society often contributes to child behavior that is challenging
and negatively affects parents, teachers, and children alike. Divorce,
single parenting, economic difficulties, peer pressure, loss and
grieving, and disorders like ADHD are just some of the issues that may
trigger life-disrupting problems.
Mission City FWC has a network of experienced professionals who specialize in family counseling, with an emphasis on child
behavior issues, including: eating disorders, ADD, grief, child abuse,
school performance and others. Depending on the child's age and
circumstances, parent(s) and child will likely be seen separately and
together.
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Abuse
in families can take many forms. It may be physical, sexual, emotional,
verbal, or, in the case of children, neglect can be a form of abuse.
Family violence can affect anyone, regardless of religion, color, or
social standing. It happens in both wealthy and poor families and in
single-parent or two-parent households. Sometimes parents abuse each
other, which can be hard for a child to witness. Some parents abuse
their children by using physical or verbal cruelty as a way of
discipline. Both boys and girls can experience abusive physical
punishment by a parent, although statistically, male children are
beaten more often than female children.
Substance abuse, such as alcoholism or drug use, can also play a by
making it difficult for the abuser to control his or her emotions and
actions. Follow-up
sessions for both the abusive and the affected parties can help
identify problems and establish new, more positive behaviors and
relationship skills.
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