As we emerge from lockdown, some children are feeling out of practise in their social skills.
Karen Sleeman shares ways to help children who are finding social interaction hard.
Social anxiety in children
Author: Karen Sleeman
Karen is the Pastoral Associate for families in her local church and enjoys working with parents, children and adolescents. She has completed the Biblical Counselling UK Church-based Intern Scheme and is currently working towards an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
When children are anxious
Many children in the UK are anxious. No-one’s life is normal at present. Bad things do happen, hard things are real, and life doesn’t always turn out the way we hope it will.
Karen Sleeman suggests some ways that we can nurture growth in fearful children.
When the door shuts
You’ve prayerfully considered the decision. Doors were opening, people were supportive. The decision seemed to be in line with God’s good purposes for you – and then it’s a ‘no’. The door shuts.