How to Help a Daughter Deal With Girl Drama

Girl drama is serious drama as far as your daughter is concerned. Unable to flip a switch to turn it off -- like big screen drama -- she might struggle to deal with it on her own. Help her cope with it in a positive and productive way -- protecting her from the potential harm it could cause her if left to deal with it alone.

Instructions

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      Encourage your daughter to diversify her friendships so her world isn't turned upside down when she has a fallout with her only friend. Provide opportunity for her to meet new friends in different contexts such as sports, church and after-school activities. It will be easier for her to deal with girl drama when she has other groups of friends to support her.

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      Listen to the drama -- really listen and let her talk. Avoid judging her or the situation, or interjecting opinions or advice. Instead, actively listen with interest, ask questions and show her she has your attention. She needs to be comfortable talking to you about the drama or you won't be able to help her.

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      Detach yourself from the drama or situation your daughter is dealing with. While you might feel like putting on the boxing gloves and fighting the fight for her -- don't. Keep calm and remain committed to empowering your daughter to deal with the situation herself.

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      Validate your daughter's feelings -- even if they are different than yours. Tell her how sorry you are that she is feeling this way or has to deal with the situation. Tell her you are confident, despite any negative feelings she may have, that she will be able to resolve the problem and feel better soon.

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      Ask her what she wants to do about the situation. Discuss possible strategies and allow her to choose a course of action. Support her decision and help her feel safe. Discuss any safety concerns and solutions -- if warranted.

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      Watch for any warning signs that your daughter may be in trouble. Drastic changes in personality or long-term changes may indicate trouble. Similarly, changes in friends, changes in sleep, changes in appetite, new academic issues, substance abuse or suicide threats are worth discussing with a counselor or doctor.

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