When families include members with no immigration status, this can create psychological stress. This article can help parents understand children’s reactions to the fear of separation due to immigration and provide some suggestions for strategies to help manage behaviors and emotions.
Parents may have conflicting emotions about their migration and potential family separation. Separation often produces grief, guilt, and loneliness for the parents. This can result in physical symptoms, isolation, sadness, depression, and anxiety. This fear of detection limits families from participating in enriching activities, social connections, and resources.
Children are attuned to parents and caregivers emotional states. Set a good example of how to manage stress. Practice self care.
When faced with the fear of separation due to immigration, it is common for children as well as their parents to experience a range of emotions and behaviors. These key steps may help you:
Information provided by Child Parent Institute
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