My 8yr old was attacked and bitten several times by a wolf dog on 9/5/06. She spent an evening in the hospital. She seems ok for the most part but she is lacking alot of the confidence that I have tried to build in her and her self esxteem is not what it used to be. I know she will have problems for a while, I just dont know how to help her with them..I still tell her everyday that she is beautiful and that I love her more than anything else.. and that she is smart.. She just is not the same.. she cries for no reason at all for hours, can't sleep well either........any suggestions on how to help her cope?
2006-11-06 07:11:11 · 12 answers · asked by Beth 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Maybe some counseling would be helpful for her?
2006-11-06 07:14:39 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was attacked by a families Bulldog on New Years Eve night and got 10 stitches in her nose. What your daughter went thru seems so much more severe. This didnt happen that long ago and is so fresh in her mind. What a horrible thing for a kid to go thru. I was devistated and it took her alittle while to get over it. I raise dogs and she understands a dogs behavior but once that happened, she was very careful and even frightened around them. She was 4 yrs old when it happened and now shes 5 and has gotten over it but is alittle more aleary of unfamiliar dogs. I would highly suggest some counseling for her. I hope the owner of this dog is standing up to his obligations for this attack and a police report was made out. The Bulldog that attacked my daughter was families and it wasnt a vicious attack. It was more of lack of training and rough play and caught my daughter just right but even w/that the families home owner insurance has pd for it all. The best of luck to your family.
2006-11-06 08:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by Ivory_Flame 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a clinician, but I have worked with a number of clients in my field with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. It sounds like your daughter may be suffering from it. And by the sounds of the attack, it's no wonder why. I wouldn't hesitate to get some counseling for her to help her learn some strategies to cope with the affects of the trauma. I would get the counseling sooner rather than later. I would try to find someone who works specializes with PTSD. Good luck.
Also, you should consider hiring an attorney (if it is appropriate for your situation). This might with expenses of a counselor, etc.
2006-11-06 07:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by Jon M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My advice is to give her time.. something HUGE has happened to her .. and not long ago either! Keep up with the positive comments to her. I would imagine that she needs to feel safe. When that happened to her it took her security away. Make sure you let her know that she is safe with you. Maybe bring her to a tea party house ( I dont know if they have those in your town) Invite some friends and get dressed up in BIG hats and cute dresses and lipstick. have some good times.. laugh.. carry on.. but still give her a little bit of time. it is still very fresh to her. I would say about 3-4 more months, and then if she isnt better, seek a drs help. God Bless and Good Luck!
2006-11-06 12:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by WestWife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is quite serious , a young girl with this problem but yes.. what i think u could do it take her away for few days to some palce that she loves ...and try to have her friends over to ur place and play with her... or else u could try to do some work together n make her see that she can help n she knows that.. be with her but dont keep telling her abt the incident or that she is smart..just be with her n make her laugh n try to buya pet for her....say maybe a "dog" this might get her fear away from the animals...coz i think she is scared .... so buya nice small puppy n tell her stories like its like a wolf .....n true dog is a family of wolf... so u wontbe lying to her too....best wishes n dont loose faith..she willbe fine soon
2006-11-06 07:21:09 · answer #5 · answered by samira 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always remind her how beautiful she is and how much you love her. Don't allow her to cover her beauty but don't over do it. She'll know what you are trying to do. Also, try to educate her on the animal and any that is similar so she won't be deathly afraid of them.
2006-11-06 08:55:13 · answer #6 · answered by Queen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just want to let you know I am praying for you.
Give her all the praise you can. Spend as much time with her as you can. Time will heal her.
God Bless!
2006-11-06 11:25:29 · answer #7 · answered by garden_mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE
1. PRACTICE ATTACHMENT PARENTING
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2. IMPROVE YOUR OWN SELF-CONFIDENCE.
3. BE A POSITIVE MIRROR
4. PLAY WITH YOUR CHILD
5. ADDRESS YOUR CHILD BY NAME
6. PRACTICE THE CARRY-OVER PRINCIPLE
7. SET YOUR CHILD UP TO SUCCEED
8. HELP YOUR CHILD BE HOME-WISE BEFORE STREET-SMARTS
9. LOSE LABELS
10. MONITOR SCHOOL INFLUENCES ON YOUR CHILD
11. GIVE YOUR CHILD RESPONSIBILITIES
12. ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO EXPRESS, NOT STUFF, THEIR FEELINGS
2006-11-06 09:18:32 · answer #8 · answered by kizkat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about taking her to a animal shelter with little cats and dogs to show that not all animals bite, if that dosen't work take her to see a psycologist to find ways to help her cope.
2006-11-06 08:05:29 · answer #9 · answered by mufflover220002003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Serving as teachers is surely an adored post
2016-05-22 04:53:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋