Risks for Social Rejection among Children Identified
January 22nd, 2010
Helping children enjoy a more fruitful and enjoyable childhood is a central goal of many in the field of child therapy, and a study recently carried out at the Rush University Medical Center has made a considerable effort towards this end. The study showed that an inability to identify various non-verbal behavioral cues along with problems attaching meaning to these cues or translating this knowledge into a relevant problem-solving skill constituted primary triggers for social rejection among kids. The study may help improve tactics for school counselors and other related mental health workers.
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I worry so much about my own child. She wants so much to be friends with everyone and to make everyone like her- I wonder where this need to be such a people pleaser comes from.
Children need to be dealth with a lot of love and consideration and it is the duty of every parent to see to it that therir child is not pushed into the dark pains like that of being rejected by individuals around him/her.
I have been reading more and more about bullying, and it sounds to me like there is a serious downfall in the school systems when it comes to dealing with these issues. Teachers and counselors alike turn a blind eye to these things- all they seem to be concerned about these days are standardized tests and what the students do on these, and the social thin lag far behind. I agree that testing and classroom work is important but a large part of school is also learning how to interact with others, and I think that school employees have really let the ball drop here. Sometimes they are with these kids for way more hours than parents are and they see what is going on, but is like they are afraid to speak up. They have got to do a better job at recognizing their role in this issue and step in when an intervention needs to take place.
Very interesting study on the 3 key factors that put children at risk for social rejection. Children can learn to improve their social skills and avoid the damaging experience of rejection and low self-esteem. Peer relationships are so important in helping children relate to others as well as their overall well-being. For children who show any of the 3 signs described, children therapy can provide them with valuable tools and skills as well as a safe environment in which to learn them. Family therapy can also help a child or teen develop needed support from family members.
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