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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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What Is DEIB for Healthcare Organizations — and Why Is ‘Belonging’ Important?

Relias

It defined “accessibility” as the “design, construction, development, and maintenance of facilities, information and communication technology, programs, and services so that all people, including people with disabilities, can fully and independently use them.” Another potentially helpful initiative is an employee survey.

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What Is DEIB for Healthcare Organizations — and Why Is “Belonging” Important?

Relias

It defined “accessibility” as the “design, construction, development, and maintenance of facilities, information and communication technology, programs, and services so that all people, including people with disabilities, can fully and independently use them.” Another potentially helpful initiative is an employee survey.

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How to Deal with Loneliness for Better Mental Health

Psychological Health Care

due to illness or disability), or social anxiety (e.g., This can be due to a variety of factors, including shyness, poor communication skills, or a lack of experience with social situations. Chronic illness or disability can also limit a person’s ability to participate in social activities, leading to feelings of loneliness.

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Diversity Spotlight: Sannisha K. Dale, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

Dale , a dual licensed clinical psychologist (MA/FL) and Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami. Dr. Dale earned her Master’s degree in Human Development and Psychology at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2005, and completed her Ph.D.

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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

According to research from Johns Hopkins University , nearly 800,000 Americans become permanently disabled or die due to a misdiagnosis every year. Promoting patient safety in nursing requires the cultivation of intentional communication and collaboration — a responsibility that falls on nurse leaders.

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Simple Tips: Anger Management for Autistic Children

Social Work Haven

Social work aims to enhance the mental and emotional health of individuals and families by offering psychological services. Read on to find out tips such as creating calm times, identifying triggers, teaching communication skills, modelling expected behaviour and using distraction techniques. What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder?