"For children in foster care, visits are not just visits. They are emotional re-exposures to the original trauma of separation from their birth parents, which can trigger intense feelings and behaviors."
"Matthew's experience illustrates how a child can seem fine after a visit, only to later exhibit regression and emotional distress, revealing the hidden struggles foster children face."
Children in foster care can exhibit significant emotional distress following visits with their birth parents. Initially, they may appear calm and composed, but soon after, they may regress in behavior, becoming aggressive, withdrawn, or inconsolable. This emotional upheaval can manifest in various ways, such as bedwetting or increased clinginess. For instance, an eight-year-old named Matthew displayed calmness during visits but later experienced severe emotional outbursts, highlighting the complex emotional impact of these reunions on foster children.
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