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Anger Management Strategies for Children: How to Deescalate Your Angry Child

Psychological Health Care

Some children, particularly those who have anxiety, or who may have a developmental disability such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder, can experience more frequent and severe outbursts of anger. Communication difficulties also play a role in children’s expression of anger.

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Simple Tips: Anger Management for Autistic Children

Social Work Haven

Parents, social workers and caregivers can help children on the autism spectrum manage their anger in healthy ways, using simple tips such as creating calm times, identifying triggers, teaching communication skills, modelling expected behaviour and using distraction techniques. What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder?

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. Empathy and Active Listening: Empathetic Attitude: Social workers approach their clients with genuine empathy, recognising the emotions and experiences that clients may be going through.

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He Died Waiting: Book Review

Learning Social Worker

It is no hidden fact that those with mental health and learning disabilities die younger from treatable physical health issues, because of those barriers to care. I agree with Caroline that empathy can be taught. My empathy grew. But her descriptions put me right there, empathy lets me relate to her.

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Best Reflective Log Example | End of Placement

Social Work Haven

Reflecting upon past experience is a vital capability for all social work professionals to develop improved communication skills, commend ourselves for what went well, enhance future performance, and continuing professional development. X is a young lady with learning disability and lives in supported living accommodation.

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Are You Ready To Go Back To The Office?

Beautiful Voyager

3) We can then safely assume that the anxiety level of the majority is on the rise as organizations are communicating their in-office return plan and expectations. 7) In-person communication with colleagues are missed. (8) Will I be perceived as weak, sick, or disabled? 6) Why do some people want to go back?

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Why Did It Take Me So Long To Accept My Mental Health Medication?

Beautiful Voyager

Leading me to feeling depressed, tired and sad. Studies and publications argue that it isn’t your personality that is changing but rather your feelings of depression and anxiety. In my experience, some antidepressants made my symptoms of depression and anxiety worse, some others can make you feel numb or too agitated.