How do i emotionally support a child with stress and anxiety without using medication as a first resort?
A child at a tender age tends to be pressurised and anxious, after all there are so many new, unexposed things that they are going to meet, face and conquer over. You can ask the child what she is uncertained of, and what are the concerns she has in her mind currently, then ask her what would she do if she wants to solve it. Train her independence slowly. If she failed at something, tell her it’s alright and encourage her again. Let her trust her own instincts on what she should do. If what she is doing is incorrect, let her know gently that you would not accept that or that, that is not the right way. Ultimately, be a friend to her so that she can feel you are the one she can confide in without getting judgement. Give her a safe and predictable environment so that she can slowly learn how to solve matters before independence. Without an assurance of safety, emotions like fear or anger may emerge and overwhelm her and cause behaviours that are rejecting of other children (if she goes t
