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most affected — dependent
least affected — too young to witness conflict, but conflict may cause them to be unable to trust, and cause separation anxiety
separation anxiety from primary caretaker
above intensified with conflict |
regressive behaviors —thumb sucking, bed wetting, especially if there is conflict witnessed
fear of abandonment
clinginess
sadness
whining
separation anxiety
above intensified with conflict |
sadness
crying
fear of abandonment
intense yearning for absent parent
aggression
fears
feels torn
above intensified with conflict |
intense anger initiator of dissolution
identify with victim parent
somatic symptoms and school absences
school and peer problems
above intensified with conflict |
anguish
depression — watch out for suicide
loyalty conflicts
preoccupation with future
school problems
acting out sexually or with drugs or alcohol
poor choice of peer influence
above intensified with conflict |
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Needs:
consistency
continuity
familiarity
stability |
Needs:
consistency
clear and specific schedule
stability
shield from conflict |
Needs:
Attention and time
reassurance of love
readjustment time
shield from conflict |
Needs:
Set boundaries
predictable consistent pattern with flexibility/input
safe nurturing home with example set |
