| Many children who suffer from the psychological | | | | and supportive environment. If you and your partner |
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| effects of child abuse cannot be reversed, through | | | | need. |
| counseling a child can learn more appropriate coping | | | | |
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| Some psychological effects of child abuse are: | | | | * Anger management classes |
| | | | * Parenting classes |
| * Withdrawal from friends | | | | * Therapy and drug / alcohol treatment (if necessary) |
| * Low self esteem | | | | |
| * Timid and unsure of themselves | | | | Prevent The Psychological Effects Of Child Abuse |
| * Aggressive/hostile | | | | |
| * Angry | | | | If you are a new parent who has suffered the |
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| * Engaging in drugs and/or alcohol | | | | classes will enable you to learn appropriate tools and |
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