14. Increased or early sexual activityThe difficulties expressed by the children who experience divorce.
15. Early latency(ages5-8).Children between these ages at the time of their parent’s divorce, tend to react with great sadness. Late latency(ages9-12).These children at the time of the divorce are distinguished from younger children by their feelings of intense anger Adolescence(ages13-18).Adolescents whose parents are divorced experienceloss, sadness, anger and pain. Age differences
16. Working with school administrators. Working with teachers. Working with parents. Working with children. Individual counseling. Group counseling. School counselor’s role
17. Situational /transitional groups offer emotional support. Structured groups can teach children how to deal with crisis situations through group discussions, role playing and so on One-day workshops for children between the ages of 10 and 17 can use sentence completion exercises and films aboutdivorce to help group members explore values about marriage and divorce Several types of group counseling
18. Bite marks Unusual bruises Lacerationsurns High incidence of accidents or frequent injuries Fractures in unusual places Injuries, swellings to face and extremities Discoloration of skin Physical abuse/physical indicators
19. Avoids physical contact with others Seems frightened by parents Often late or absent from school Little respect for others Has difficulty getting along with others Reports abuse by parents Has a history of running away from home Often hurts peers Behavioral indicators
20. Child rocks, sucks, bites self Inappropriately aggressive Destructive to others Suffers from sleep, speech disorders Restrict play activities or experiences Demonstrates compulsions, obsessions, phobias and so on. Emotional abuse/observable indicators
21. Negative statements about self Shy, passive, compliant Self destructive behavior Highly aggressive Cruel to others Overly demanding Behavioral indicators
22. Difficulty working or sitting Torn clothing Stained or bloody underwear Pregnancy Sexual acting out Sudden use of sexual words Venereal disease, especially in preteens Sexual abuse/physical indicators
23. Provide opportunities for students to discuss their feelings Allow children privacy when needed Provide a stable environment Engage in supportive communication Encourage parents to be honest, direct, supportive and firm with their children School and its duties