Many parents are unaware of the negative effects that boarding school can have upon their children, particularly when they are sent away from home at a very early age. However, the good news is that psychotherapists do understand the various difficulties that can arise and they have now put together a programme of assistance that can help with the very traumatic boarding school issues.
Left untreated, children that have boarded and not enjoyed the experience can develop an unsettling pattern of behaviour which will persist as they grow. More often than not, this is due to the abrupt break of the bond between parents and child and of not feeling safe in an alien environment.
On many occasions, they can begin to adopt their personality to cope with survival, struggling to manage as they do not feel able to be independent or grow up so fast. They will frequently appear fine on the outside but inside they will struggle. As they grow, this will make them incredibly reserved and introvert when it comes to forming new relationships. They will not feel able to rely on anyone else and feelings of rage and anger can surface.
This is where an experienced therapist or counsellor can help as they will understand this boarding school issue and will be able to deal with it. They will be equipped with both the skills and knowledge to work with the client, providing them with new strategies to live their life happily and get close to others.
If you would like us to put you in touch with a counsellor that can help you to deal with your boarding school issues, no-matter your age, fill in the form below. We will identify a practitioner that is suitable for you and who will be able to assist.
