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Responding to and helping children after yesterday’s Manchester bomb attack
My heart goes out to all those affected by last night’s bomb attack. I have been working in a primary school in Manchester all day today and listening to staff and children trying to make sense of last night’s event, expressing … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, bomb, child, children, fear, Manchester, trauma
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How some children show anxiety through their behaviour
Exploring how anxiety presents itself in school.
“Mum was screaming cos he beat her to the floor”…a story of resilience
This is what a seven year old child told me several weeks ago during our first play therapy session. He witnessed domestic violence for the first few years of his life but his life is now more settled and stable, … Continue reading
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Tagged domestic violence, fear, primary school, resilience, trauma
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The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
Children who grow up in a family where there is domestic violence learn powerful lessons about the use of control, intimidation and force in relationships. They learn that aggression is part of everyday life and it is acceptable to shout … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, behaviour, domestic violence, emotional distress, fear, seperation, support
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