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Is Your Kid “Looping” On a Negative Thought? by Maryellen Mullin published by Psyched Magazine

3/8/2017

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By Maryellen Mullin | March 8, 2017

As a family therapist, I often hear parents complain of a child who cannot move beyond an interaction, incident or situation, even when it has been addressed. In fact, the parent may have already listened, empathized with the emotion, and talked the issue out.

An apology happened.
Reassurance was provided.
However, the child just cannot  let it go, looping round and round, like a hula-hoop stuck in motion. This is a typical situation for children as they navigate how to manage anxiety in relationships and situations.

To read more:
http://www.psychedinsanfrancisco.com/kid-looping-negative-thought/

2 Comments
Christophermarrs link
9/14/2023 07:20:11 am

Thanks for sharring this

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Honolulu W4M link
5/13/2025 01:17:42 pm

This helps me understand why my child sometimes struggles with moving on from upsetting events.

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