Encourage children and show you care. Acknowledge feelings . Let children know it is OK to feel angry, alone, scared, or lonely. Give children the names for their feelings and words to express how they are feeling. Have children view the situation more positively .
Some stressors make the child feel ashamed.
Shaming affects self-esteem. Structure activities for cooperation, not competition . This allows individuals to go at their own pace and increases the learning of social skills. Involve parents, family members and friends . They can read books together, encouraging openness and listening.