The Impact Of ‘Being Heard’ On A Child’s Mental Health
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This article explores the positive impact of parents paying heed to their children on their mental health by ugnait, Dr Chandni T. (Alternative Medicines), Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Business Coach, NLP Expert, Healer, Founder & Director - Gateway of Healing
The meaning of life is an ever-shifting mosaic, unique to each individual’s lens. For a child, it is coloured by unchecked imagination, fantastical dreams, and guileless optimism. More than merely receiving their words aurally, being truly heard requires peering into the kaleidoscopic world of a child’s innermost thoughts, emotions, and yearnings.
It is about forging an understanding that conveys to them that their perspective matters. This profound validation shapes the bedrock of a child’s developing selfhood. It bolsters their emotional resilience, nurtures their self-worth, and plants the seeds from which their fulfilment blossoms. Being heard in childhood is no small thing – it is the nourishing rain that helps actualize a child’s highest potential.
A patient, non-judgmental ear can water the roots from which a child’s individuality, creativity, and voice will grow. To listen is not enough; we must strive to comprehend who they genuinely are beneath the surface. For in this quest to know a child’s inner life, we water the garden of their soul.
Being heard can impact a child’s mental health. Dr Chandni Tugnait, M.D. (Alternative Medicines), Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Business Coach, NLP Expert, Healer, Founder & Director – Gateway of Healing shares some ways:
1. Offering validation
In a complicated society where young brains battle with many emotions and challenges, acknowledging their points of view conveys an important message that their feelings count and deserve recognition. This is significant for their emotional development.
2. Fostering trust and connection
Listening is crucial in developing strong trust between a child and the essential people in their life. Active listening creates a bond based on mutual respect and comprehension. This trust-based connection grows into a critical support system for the child’s mental health.
Parents listening to their child can have a significant impact on their child’s mental health. Pic Credit: Vecteezy
3. Developing a positive self-image
When a child’s thoughts and feelings are consistently acknowledged, the foundation for a solid self-concept is established. They begin appreciating their perspectives and developing a sense of self-worth and confidence. This positive self-image becomes a cornerstone for mental well-being, defining how a child views themselves and their ability to deal with life’s issues.
4. Fostering independence
A confident, independent child will turn into a confident, independent adult who will have an idea of what they are doing in their life, rather than just fumbling around, feeling inferior not knowing what is happening.
The act of being deeply heard imprints itself on the very blueprint of a child’s developing psyche. Far more than just absorbing their spoken words, it requires delving into the complex terrain of their inner world with openness and compassion.
When we truly listen, we nurture a child’s budding sense of self, honouring their emotions and perspective as intrinsically valid. This profound validation shapes both the architecture of their minds and the groundwork of their relationships. A child who feels genuinely understood learns to trust their own voice and forge meaningful human connections.
The roots of self-assurance and empathy are watered when a child is heard. Their thoughts and feelings, acknowledged as earnestly as adults, become the fertile soil from which resilient individuality blooms. To listen intently is more than an act of caring – it is the gift of confidence in their inner light. It is the nurturing sun and rain that empowers them to translate their vision of the world into reality. When offered in childhood, this imbues the foundation of their identity with unshakable strength.
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