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- 5 Top Ways To Help Students Who Self Harm At Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodChristmas is generally a time for joy, giving, receiving and thinking of others. For some people however, Christmas brings about fear, trepidation and anxiety. As schools are about to break up for the festive season, some pupils in particular may be filled with dread and the thought of having ...
Views: 1138 - It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodMental health challenges in children and young people are on the increase and are posing huge problems for them, adults and the society as a whole. Families and schools alike, are now feeling the impact of this surge of mental health crisis. Something needs to give and changes must be made in ...
Views: 1161 - HOW TEACHERS CAN HELP TO RAISE STUDENTS’ SELF ESTEEM - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodTeachers and schools can play a major role in helping to raise a student’s self esteem as this helps to bolster the self worth and resilience of students. Self esteem is an aspect of how we value ourselves; and can affect our trust in other people, in our abilities, and affects relationships. ...
Views: 1595 - The Invalidated Child: Part 2 - by Submitted on May 12, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodIn Part 1 of this series, we looked at how adults can and do invalidate children’s feelings, thoughts and emotions. Whilst our focus and emphasis is on the parent/child relationship, validation is an important component in other relationships and environments. In this article in Part 2, we ...
Views: 1364 - The Invalidated Child - Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodPART 1: This article is a series of articles on invalidation, including the experiences of a child or parent that has been invalidated and how parents, professionals and practitioners can validate children to make a difference to their outcomes. The invalidated child can seem like an ...
Views: 1619 - Scapegoating Challenges Within The Family Setting - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2014 from Jennifer McLeodThe family setting is an interesting arena that is rife with a gamut of emotions, trials and tribulations Sometimes relationships can get strained and individual family members can be singled out to bear the brunt of the family strain. Scapegoating is something that happens in any setting, ...
Views: 1182 - What is Havening Technique™? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Jennifer McLeodHavening Technique™ was created by Dr Ronald Ruden and further developed in conjunction with his brother Dr Steven Ruden. It is a psycho-sensory model and uses sensory input of touch (Havening Touch®) to alter thought, mood and behaviour. Traumatic or very stressful events or experiences ...
Views: 1701 - How The UK Government Is Dealing With Self Harm - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodThere are many sectors in society which can help manage the prevention of self harm, these include; medical and health, media, education, support foundations and so on. This is why it is vital for the government to bring awareness to helping those who self harm through these sectors and more. By ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - What Is The Best Way To Support Someone Who Self Harms? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodThere is a myth that those who self harm are seeking attention; on the contrary, people who self harm are known to keep their actions private. Common reasons such as shame or fear prevent the individual from asking for help; this is why an important factor into supporting people who self harm is ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - Self Harm In Schools - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodWhen you mention the term self harm today the public normally associates it with young people, particularly school children or teenagers. Whilst self harm is prevalent amongst young people, it also might appear that it is prolific in the education system! It is important therefore, to paint an ...
Views: 1721 - People Of All Classes Self Harm - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodAs the heading says, people of all classes are capable of doing self harm. It doesn't matter what age, background or race you've come from, it still can happen. Even people, who appear to be successful in their lives, could do self harm. Let's take Victoria Pendleton for example. Victoria ...
Views: 1421 - When Helping Others Is Not Helping - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodI will approach this article from different perspectives as below: a) Helping people who do not want to be helped b) Helping people from the professionals own misdirected objectives c) Abandoning help for people too soon a) There are many young people who need our help for a variety of ...
Views: 1383 - Self Harm From a Student’s Perspective - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodSelf harm is when someone decides to take out their problems toward themselves in a deliberate way. Some people may only ever self harm once in their lifetime but some people do continue throughout their life until they seek help to deal with their issues. Many people find it to be a way that ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Children With School Refusal Behaviour - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodSchool refusal stems from emotional distress and anxiety which could be related to a range of issues either at home, school or both. A recent study reveals that 1 in 5 British children experience phobia or school refusal which has shown to be more prevalent in children's age groups aged 5 - 6 ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - The Economic Crisis VS the Increase in Self Harm - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodIn a recent publication by Robert Young, (Royal College of Psychiatrists) Young states: 'Self-harm among young people in the UK is possibly increasing but little is known about the reasons young people give for cessation and their link with gender or employment status'. For many people self ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Young Prisoners Battle With Self Harm And Self Injury - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodIn 2009 Rob Allen published an article on the Guardian website called Prison is no place for children. That statement still rings true today. He continues to say that "The prison inspectorate's disturbing report of the culture of violence and fear in Cookham Wood Young Offender Institution (YOI) ...
Views: 1471 - How Common Is Self Harm? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodShockingly, 2% to 6% of the general public had engaged in self-harm at least once in their lifetime. Where the peak of self harm actions are among students, ages 16 - 22, see falls in 13% to 35%. For most, the problem will resolve before adulthood but sadly, 10% of the remaining still continues ...
Views: 2468(1 vote) - The Relationship between Self Harm and Stigma - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jennifer McLeodSelf injury or self harm, generally speaking, is a wider range of different things individuals do to themselves which is either in a deliberate or hidden way. It includes burning, cutting, banging the body against hard objects, pulling the hairs, scalding, biting, poisoning, and inserting or ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - Go Orders - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodYou may have heard in the media recently that people who are suspected of abusing their partner could be removed from there homes by the police. This is part of the government’s proposals to manage the rising domestic violence situation in the UK. The government will be implementing its Domestic ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - Parents And Self Harm Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Jennifer McLeodWe have all heard by now of the rise in self harm amongst young people. For some parents this news will have come as a complete shock on hearing that one of those young people is their son or daughter. Then starts the challenge of knowing which is the best approach to adopt in supporting your ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - Top 10 Tips for Self Harm Help For Parents - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Jennifer McLeodPart of self harm help is knowing that being close to individuals who self harm like cutting or burning themselves makes coping really tough and sometimes hard to comprehend. Take note that the reasons why people cut themselves vary from person to person and come in several forms. It is really ...
Views: 1518(2 votes) - How Resilient Are Children Really? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jennifer McLeodHow Resilient Are Children Really? By Jennifer McLeod When a crisis or traumatic situation occurs we often hear people say something like “he/she will be fine. Children are very resilient. They will pull through it.” Yes children and young people will “pull through” it but at what cost? ...
Views: 2489 - Giving Your Children Focused Attention - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Jennifer McLeodAs parents living in a fast paced society, it is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, concern ourselves with all the chores that need to be done and give what little time we have left to our children. “Quality time” means different things to different people. Giving just ...
Views: 2607 - Stop The Bullying! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodI applaud Andrew Johnston, 13 year old contestant on ‘Britain’s Got Talent 2008 Show’, for having the courage to admit to 12 million people across the nation that he was being bullied because of the love of his passion……..singing opera. I want to let Andrew Johnston know that it is absolutely ...
Views: 1642 - Andrew Johnston beat the bullies - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodAndrew Johnston beat the bullies! By Jennifer McLeod, June 2008 I applaud Andrew Johnston, 13 year old contestant on ‘Britain’s Got Talent 2008 Show’, for having the courage to admit to 12 million people across the nation that he was being bullied because of the love of his ...
Views: 1674 - Did You Know It Was An Inside Job? - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodPeople come into your life for a reason and being in a relationship provides us with undoubtedly the hardest challenges we face as adults as we are seldom taught to truly love ourselves as children, yet we are expected to know how to love other people as adults in very deep, meaningful, life ...
Views: 1142 - Elizabeth Fritzl Revisited – A Real Wake Up Call! - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodD’you know the original blog that I posted about Elizabeth Fritzl’s situation has been my most popular blog ever with over a 1000 (thousand) viewers clicking on it within one week of posting the blog on a particular social network site. And yet, even though it has been my most popular blog, I ...
Views: 1665 - Jennifer McLeod Inspirational Quotes - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Jennifer McLeod“Get Yourself out of the way so the REAL YOU can get going.” Jennifer McLeod © 2005 “You have within you an inner guidance that always knows what you need to do. Trusting this inner guidance will set you free and help you to move the obstacles that you once considered to be mountains.” Jennifer ...
Views: 1845 - It's Not Just For 'Bad Parents!' - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodAre you a manager or business owner in denial? • Are you one of those managers or business owner who denies that your personal life is creating havoc for you? • Do you deny the impact that your personal life’s challenges is having on your work and business environment? ...
Views: 1241 - Men cry too........ or do they? - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodAre you a manager or business owner in denial? • Are you one of those managers or business owner who denies that your personal life is creating havoc for you? • Do you deny the impact that your personal life’s challenges is having on your work and business environment? ...
Views: 1292 - Elizabeth Fritzl - A Wake Up Call? - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodMost people will have heard by now about Elizabeth Fritzl who was drugged and kidnapped by her father Josef Fritzl at the age of 18 and repeatedly raped over the 24 years he held her captive in a garage cellar behind the family home. It is hard to imagine what Elizabeth must have been going ...
Views: 2078 - Do You Love Me? - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from Jennifer McLeodThis is the underlying and constant question that children and young people have running through their minds whether on a conscious or unconscious basis. We all have a need to be loved and children and young people are no exception to the rule. Most often than not, however, children and young ...
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