Psychosocial interventions in working with sexually abused children

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Ministerial Ethics Committee
Strategies to Increase Parent-Child Psychological Tolerance

What can we do?



Creating short but real breaks



Even 15-20 minutes a day when the child is playing independently and the parent is a little distant from the space is very valuable.



Predictable times for the child



For example: Now it's your playtime for 20 minutes, then we'll play together. This gives the child security and gives the parent a chance to breathe.



Using low-energy communication alternatives



It's not always necessary to play actively. Sometimes just sitting next to the child, reading a book or drawing a simple picture is enough.



Accepting our limitations



Sometimes we can say, "I'm too tired now, we'll play together later." This sentence is not only not harmful, but it also teaches the child the concept of boundaries and reality.



An important reminder



If you sometimes get bored



If you sometimes need to be alone



If you sometimes don't feel like playing...



These are not signs that you are not a good parent



But they are signs that you are trying too hard without enough support.