How Do You Connect With Troubled Kids?
Kids of all ages can be labeled as “troubled” for a variety of reasons. They may have severe emotional or psychological disorders, be the victims of trauma or have a string of behavior difficulties in the past. For whatever the reason, troubled children present unique challenges to the adults who care for and work with them. If you want to connect with troubled kids, it will take time, patience and creativity. Check your emotions at the door. Troubled kids often have a way of pushing someone’s buttons to make them angry or upset. Try to keep your emotions in check when you deal with troubled kids. If you don’t let them see that they have affected you emotionally, they may eventually stop trying to do so. Once they are no longer trying to get under your skin, you may be able to begin an actual conversation with them. Collaborate with others. Dealing with a troubled kid should be a group effort. Parents, educators, counselors and physicians need to collaborate with one another in order t
