HKFWS takes a “Family-centric” perspective for service development. We believe family is paramount and devote ourselves to strengthen family wellbeing. Regardless of family backgrounds or facing difficulties, we are pleased to provide support. We also utilise community resources to alleviate their imminent hardships. Some advices are provided by our professional team derived from their past working experience here for your reference when you are in need.
My daughter who always obtained excellent grades, moved up to Secondary One in a traditional prestigious school recently. I am delighted and plan to arrange tutoring teachers and interest classes for her, so that she can adapt to the new curriculum as soon as possible and achieve good results in her studies. However, when school year is about to start, she tells me that she don’t want to go to school. She is afraid that she won't be able to keep up with the progress of the course, and she is even more worried about meeting new friends. How can I help her deal with negative emotions, and boost her self-confidence?
Parents could first encourage the daughter to express her feelings before you listen to her needs patiently. During the process, parents could give feedbacks and positive recognition to her appropriately, for example: “You are worried by the upcoming changes at the new school, it must be uneasy to adapt to the new environment”. By echoing in a non-judgmental approach, your daughter could feel your understanding and support, which could motivate her to further share her difficulties.
Then, you might help your daughter review her past experience and way in coping with life change. By highlighting her positive experience, you may discover and identify her strength and enhance her self-confidence. However, if the distress of your daughter persists, or even affects her daily life, you shall seek help from teachers or social workers as soon as possible.
Sources: Ms. Au, Social Worker (Family Service), Hong Kong Family Welfare Society
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