Psychological counseling methods for test tube babies after divorce
The birth of IVF is often the result of the common expectations and efforts of couples. Unfortunately, some parents of IVF will also face the dilemma of divorce. Divorce is a huge challenge for any child and family, and IVF divorce is more likely to have a negative impact on children's mental health. Therefore, it is particularly important to provide appropriate psychological counseling methods after IVF divorce. This article will discuss the psychological counseling methods of IVF after divorce from the following aspects.
Provide a stable and reliable environment
After IVF divorce, children often feel lost and uneasy because they are difficult to understand and cope with the changes brought about by their parents' divorce. In order to help them stabilize their emotions, parents should try to provide a stable and reliable environment in life. First, keep the children's daily life rules, such as fixed work and rest time, eating habits, etc. Secondly, establish a good parent relationship, and ensure that children can feel the love and care of their parents through cooperation and communication with their former spouses. Finally, create a positive family atmosphere and provide a family environment full of love and support.
In addition, the support of families and relatives is also crucial. Divorce of IVF may have a negative impact on kinship, so it is necessary to strengthen the contact and communication with relatives. The care and understanding of relatives can bring comfort and support to children and help them better face the challenges of divorce.
Listen and communicate
After IVF divorce, children need a channel to talk about their feelings. Parents should listen to their children's feelings and opinions as much as possible, and seriously treat and respond to their needs. In addition, parents should also communicate with their children in Mandarin or through professionals such as child counselors to help them better understand and deal with emotions.
In the process of communication, parents should avoid quarrels and accusations, and respect their children's choices and views. At the same time, parents should also maintain good communication and work together to develop plans for child care and education. This kind of positive family communication helps children better adapt to the new family form.
Seek professional help
The psychological distress caused by IVF divorce may be beyond the parents' ability, so it is necessary to seek professional psychological help. Family and marriage counselors, child psychological counselors and other professionals can provide targeted psychological counseling and support to help children and families better cope with the impact of divorce.
In addition, some hospitals and clinics also provide psychological counseling services after divorce. For example, the psychological outpatient department of Beijing Hospital provides psychological counseling and counseling services for divorced families to help them resolve conflicts and rebuild trust, so as to promote the stable development of family relations.
Establish a new family order
After IVF divorce, parents should try their best to establish a new family order to help children adapt to the new life. This includes clear family rules and division of responsibilities, as well as participating in various activities with children to build new family memories.
In addition, parents should encourage their children to participate in social and extracurricular activities to help them establish new social relationships and friendships. This will help children reintegrate into society and improve their self-esteem and self-confidence.
Summary
The psychological counseling methods of IVF after divorce can start from providing a stable and reliable environment, listening and communication, seeking professional help, and establishing a new family order. These methods are designed to help children better adapt to the changes brought about by divorce and protect their mental health and happiness.
At the same time, parents' understanding, care and support are also crucial for children's psychological counseling. Through active communication and cooperation, parents can jointly create a harmonious and stable family environment for their children, help them overcome the difficulties brought by divorce and move towards a happy future.
