http://www.thekidcounselor.com/articles/somatic-symptoms-and-childrens-emotions Tampa Bay Child Therapist, Tampa Parenting Classes, Parenting Tips and Advice Mon, 14 May 2012 01:18:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.thekidcounselor.com/articles/somatic-symptoms-and-childrens-emotions#comment-509 brenna Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:07:30 +0000 http://www.thekidcounselor.com/articles/somatic-symptoms-and-childrens-emotions/#comment-509 It sounds as if several things are relevant here. First, I believe he suffers from low self-esteem and therefore does not think he is capable of doing the work. This is likely creating anxiety, and making the situation worse. If he puts a lot of self-imposed pressure on himself, it compounds it even further. Anytime a child complains of somatic symptoms related to performance or environment, they are trying to communicate that they are not handling it well. It sounds like this is not an issue that the school would handle. I might recommend sitting down with him and jointly deciding on what he thinks would be helpful (tutor, help with homework, staying after school with the teacher, etc.). Make him part of the solution and include him in the process. It sounds as if several things are relevant here. First, I believe he suffers from low self-esteem and therefore does not think he is capable of doing the work. This is likely creating anxiety, and making the situation worse. If he puts a lot of self-imposed pressure on himself, it compounds it even further. Anytime a child complains of somatic symptoms related to performance or environment, they are trying to communicate that they are not handling it well. It sounds like this is not an issue that the school would handle. I might recommend sitting down with him and jointly deciding on what he thinks would be helpful (tutor, help with homework, staying after school with the teacher, etc.). Make him part of the solution and include him in the process.

]]> http://www.thekidcounselor.com/articles/somatic-symptoms-and-childrens-emotions#comment-505 R Gonzalez Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:10:04 +0000 http://www.thekidcounselor.com/articles/somatic-symptoms-and-childrens-emotions/#comment-505 Hello, I am a mother of a 8 year old, that constatnly complains of headaches when doing his homework. He also claims to be "allergic" to school and work, which is a concern for me. He feels that his "brain is dark", as he describes that nothing pops into his head when he is trying to learn. The teacher has also noticed that my son becomes nervous in the classroom as is constantly being distracted by his surroundings, which does not help to his difficulties. I am wondering if this is something that my child's school can provide some resources for, or am I on my own? He is currently in regular classes, but, from what I hear, the work is too difficult, and my son would like "easier work". I am very concerned that all the difficulty he's having is starting to affect him, and he is constantly feeling defeated and his self-esteem is plumiting. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! Hello,
I am a mother of a 8 year old, that constatnly complains of headaches when doing his homework. He also claims to be “allergic” to school and work, which is a concern for me. He feels that his “brain is dark”, as he describes that nothing pops into his head when he is trying to learn. The teacher has also noticed that my son becomes nervous in the classroom as is constantly being distracted by his surroundings, which does not help to his difficulties. I am wondering if this is something that my child’s school can provide some resources for, or am I on my own? He is currently in regular classes, but, from what I hear, the work is too difficult, and my son would like “easier work”. I am very concerned that all the difficulty he’s having is starting to affect him, and he is constantly feeling defeated and his self-esteem is plumiting. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

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