St John the Evangelist Catholic Parish Primary School Campbelltown
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133 Lindesay St
Campbelltown NSW 2560
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Email: info@sjctdow.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 4625 1171
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Counsellor's Corner

Support children through change

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Change is a natural part of life, the ability to help our children cope with change allows them to build resilience and navigate everyday change in a positive and productive way. Change can look as simple as having something different for breakfast, or lunch due to not having the normal supplies at home. It can be a change in routine, a casual teacher at school, change in school pick up and drop off, and even school holidays. Bigger change in life can include moving schools, starting high school, family situations and friendship groups changing. No matter what change is occurring our children will deal with it differently and what may impact one child may not impact another. Change can be scary and can cause anxiety however by following these guidelines below we help set our children up for success during times of change:

  • Give time to prepare – allowing children time to process changes that will be happening in the future helps them accept change
  • Listen to concerns – change brings about many different emotions and by listening to how our children feel we can help them navigate these emotions and accept change
  • Safety in Routine – if we can keep as many routines such as bed time, meal time consistent this helps create a sense of safety and predictability that allow children to adjust to any change that may be happening
  • Get them involved – if change is about moving or school change encourage your children to help in some the choice being made – for example if moving ask them what they would like for the first meal in the new home.
  • Reflect on previous changes - reflecting on how they have successfully coped with change previously and can help a child understand that can do the same with this change they are facing

Remember change can be scary however it is a natural part of life and helping our child navigate small changes now develops them a solid foundation to adapt to change in the future.