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Anxious to approach my child
Hello Doctor,
I need your valuable support on this below topic..
I am in a phase of getting divorced and have girl child..I haven't talk with me for 3 years and so
She is 9yrs old now..
My ex wife really restricted my child to see and talk with me from all the sources and made very bad impression about me and deeply rooted her with negative comments about me about the past..even my child feels the same ..avoids my eye contacts too..
Am hoping to see my child soon after divorce..
My question
how should I approach my child when I am meeting after almost 3 years now..
I don't know what to talk and how to pacify her..
Moreover the child really under bad impression about me..which rooted by my ex and her parents...
Your support is priceless to lead healthy and strong emotional life with my Kid..
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Divorce is difficult and speration from child is more fearful .
In this scenario there are lot of assumption so get help . Detail assessment is needed to know how exactly we can help
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Hi ..Separation and divorce aren’t easy.
There may be bad feelings between the parents and their families. Children can pick up on this, which may confuse or upset them, or even lead to them blaming themselves for a break-up. It's important to empathise with them.
you can try the suggestions below:
remind her that both parents love her.
be honest when talking about it, but keep in mind the child's age and understanding
avoid blame and don't share any negative feelings you have about your wife or her parents.
let her know she can talk about her feelings with you – explain that it's OK to be sad, confused or angry
listen more than you speak – asking questions will help her to open up.
All the best.
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It’s a sweet topic and I would really help you feel confident meeting your child
Just seek online therapy sessions because it’s not a one line solution
Let’s talk work on your fears and make you better prepared to deal with situation
All the best
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I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two.
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U should take elaborate counselling sessions before u meet
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Consult clinical psychologist
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
Psychiatrist
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Father and daughter always share different and unique bind ..don't worry once she will understand she will not judge you and it's her opinion , it can be changed according to your behaviour and situation.
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Dr. Suyash Dwivedi
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9 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
I understand it is a difficult situation for both of you. However it can be resolved through professional guidance.
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