[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gm-l_9yEIU[/embedyt] In blogs #16, #17 and #18, we discussed the different types of bullying behaviour, who is a bully, the circle of bullying and signs a child/teenager is being bullied. Today, we will explain how to deal with a bully, and how to help the child/teenager who is being
For anyone who is suffering from, or knows someone who is suffering from, depression – this book is well worth a read. I know a few people that have depression. Although I have lots of sympathy and compassion for them, I can not fully understand how badly it affects them
Deborah Jaffe has worked with special needs children for many years, and she witnessed the challenges and struggles they face everyday. They touched her heart, and inspired her with their strength, perseverance, and hopeful determination. While working at a private school for special needs children, she saw an opportunity to
Self-harm or Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) is a deliberate, self-inflicted injury to body tissue resulting in damage, but without any suicidal intent. The injury can be superficial e.g. skin tear, bruising or can be disfiguring with subsequent scarring to skin. There is some debate amongst healthcare professionals about whether
Dementia Aware: what you need to know about other types of dementia Dementia is a common and growing problem worldwide. Whilst ninety-five per cent of cases are attributable to Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia etc., little is known about the remaining five per cent of dementia cases.
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pk3a0D5s3M[/embedyt] Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects the domains of the brain controlling behaviour, thinking and perception. It requires lifelong treatment and management. Unfortunately, schizophrenia gets a really bad rap in the press and on social media and the mere mention of the word conjures
