Help for Children with Anxiety, Defiance, Aggression and Sibling Rivalry
Behavioural concerns can be very distressing for parents, caregivers and children alike. There are many different causes for these conditions and there are many tools to help address them. Care is always individualized to the child and ideally multi-factorial. Homeopathy and nutrition do not treat the condition but rather the individual.
I am a big fan of play, art and other therapy for children, behaviour modification and more. I see my role as assisting with underlying biological and energetic imbalances. These approaches are complementary. Results can include:
I am a big fan of play, art and other therapy for children, behaviour modification and more. I see my role as assisting with underlying biological and energetic imbalances. These approaches are complementary. Results can include:
- Happier families
- Easier parenting
- Less aggression
- Reduced fear
Anxiety and OCD
Anxiety disorders in children are on the rise. According to Statistics Canada, 2013 data showed that 14.7% of children aged 2-5 exhibited high levels of emotional or anxiety problems. 15% of all children and teens are suffering from anxiety. I think those numbers are staggering.
My experience has been that most childhood anxiety may be caused by a combination of multiple factors, including inherited predispositions, emotional stressors, as well as physical stressors during pregnancy, infancy and childhood. Homeopathic remedies are chosen based on the entire history of the child and the parents.
My experience has been that most childhood anxiety may be caused by a combination of multiple factors, including inherited predispositions, emotional stressors, as well as physical stressors during pregnancy, infancy and childhood. Homeopathic remedies are chosen based on the entire history of the child and the parents.
Defiance and Aggression
The same Stats Canada survey reported that 14.2% of children aged 2-5 years exhibited high levels of aggression, opposition and conduct disorder. That is also a very high number. These kinds of problems are very disruptive to families. Causes are similar to the ones causing anxiety and treatment with homeopathy as well as nutritional interventions, some supplements and herbs may be very effective. Sometimes just common sense is needed, such as more exercise, especially for boys.
Sibling Rivalry
The 'green-eyed monster' can be very troublesome for some children and can lead to acts of great maliciousness towards younger siblings in some cases. In others, it can cause developmental regression. I have seen good results in clinical practice with homeopathy and Bachflower remedies.
Case Studies from my Practice
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A Child with Intense FearsA four-year-old girl with hyperactivity as well as intense fears of the dark, water and dogs is helped with a special homeopathic remedy, chosen for the family history.
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A Case of Panic Attacks in a Young GirlChildren can develop panic attacks after being exposed to frightening scenes or situations, including horror movies. The effect can linger for months or even years. Homeopathycan offer some effective remedies to help these youngsters as the case of this girl who developed panic attacks after watching a horror movie illustrates.
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