This document discusses how family, school, and work can affect the learning process of children and adolescents. It notes that family problems like arguments and poor communication can negatively impact a child's emotions, concentration, and relationships. While parental involvement benefits learning, unsupportive families may cause children to feel unappreciated. Work can endanger children physically and mentally by preventing school attendance and exposing them to illness, abuse, stress, and a loss of hope. Overall, the document examines the importance of a positive family environment and access to education for healthy child development.
The document discusses child abuse and child readiness. It defines child abuse and lists different types. It notes that child abuse is a rising trend, including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, and emotional abuse. The document discusses causes of child abuse like family issues, immature expectations, and substance abuse. Effects include physical injuries and emotional impacts. It recommends identifying at-risk children, prohibiting corporal punishment, and protecting witnesses to encourage reporting abuse. The document also discusses child readiness, how preparation affects development, and causes like parental workload and societal pressures. It recommends spending more time with children and changing beliefs about early learning.
The document discusses reasons why people have children, the roles and responsibilities of parents in raising healthy families, and the effects of family relationships on health. It then focuses on the challenges of teen parenthood, noting that teens are often unprepared for the demands of parenting, and that teen pregnancy can negatively impact physical health, social life, and education attainment. The best decision for teens is often to delay parenthood through abstinence until they are older and more mature.
Hagop's Theory of Development outlines key stages of child development from pre-birth through high school and beyond. There are four main types of development - physical, cognitive, social, and personality. During pregnancy, it is important for mothers to take care of their health and for fathers to support the mother. For newborns, only immediate family should handle them due to germ risks. Pre-K is important for education and social development. In elementary years, neglect can harm children so love, time, nutrition and exercise are essential. In high school, parents must continue guiding through example despite less control. Overall, responsible parenting through example, education, nutrition and safety typically leads to successful child development.
Working together to raise awareness to prevent child abuse and negletCandKAus
The document discusses child abuse and neglect, its effects, and ways to prevent it. It introduces Act for Kids, an organization that works to prevent and treat child abuse through various services, including awareness programs, early family support, and trauma therapy. It highlights the importance of community partnerships in helping vulnerable children and families. The key message is that child protection is everyone's responsibility.
This document discusses parenting education and programs in New York State. It summarizes two evidence-based parenting programs - Strengthening Families Program and Celebrating Families! - which aim to increase family resilience and reduce risk factors. It also lists Erickson's stages of child development and 10 simple tips for parenting from being a parent and grandparent, such as being affectionate, praising children, and enjoying age-appropriate activities with them.
This document discusses how family, school, and work can affect the learning process of children and adolescents. It notes that family problems like arguments and poor communication can negatively impact a child's emotions, concentration, and relationships. While parental involvement benefits learning, unsupportive families may cause children to feel unappreciated. Work can endanger children physically and mentally by preventing school attendance and exposing them to illness, abuse, stress, and a loss of hope. Overall, the document examines the importance of a positive family environment and access to education for healthy child development.
The document discusses child abuse and child readiness. It defines child abuse and lists different types. It notes that child abuse is a rising trend, including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, and emotional abuse. The document discusses causes of child abuse like family issues, immature expectations, and substance abuse. Effects include physical injuries and emotional impacts. It recommends identifying at-risk children, prohibiting corporal punishment, and protecting witnesses to encourage reporting abuse. The document also discusses child readiness, how preparation affects development, and causes like parental workload and societal pressures. It recommends spending more time with children and changing beliefs about early learning.
The document discusses reasons why people have children, the roles and responsibilities of parents in raising healthy families, and the effects of family relationships on health. It then focuses on the challenges of teen parenthood, noting that teens are often unprepared for the demands of parenting, and that teen pregnancy can negatively impact physical health, social life, and education attainment. The best decision for teens is often to delay parenthood through abstinence until they are older and more mature.
Hagop's Theory of Development outlines key stages of child development from pre-birth through high school and beyond. There are four main types of development - physical, cognitive, social, and personality. During pregnancy, it is important for mothers to take care of their health and for fathers to support the mother. For newborns, only immediate family should handle them due to germ risks. Pre-K is important for education and social development. In elementary years, neglect can harm children so love, time, nutrition and exercise are essential. In high school, parents must continue guiding through example despite less control. Overall, responsible parenting through example, education, nutrition and safety typically leads to successful child development.
Working together to raise awareness to prevent child abuse and negletCandKAus
The document discusses child abuse and neglect, its effects, and ways to prevent it. It introduces Act for Kids, an organization that works to prevent and treat child abuse through various services, including awareness programs, early family support, and trauma therapy. It highlights the importance of community partnerships in helping vulnerable children and families. The key message is that child protection is everyone's responsibility.
This document discusses parenting education and programs in New York State. It summarizes two evidence-based parenting programs - Strengthening Families Program and Celebrating Families! - which aim to increase family resilience and reduce risk factors. It also lists Erickson's stages of child development and 10 simple tips for parenting from being a parent and grandparent, such as being affectionate, praising children, and enjoying age-appropriate activities with them.
Being a single parent can be stressful as one person is responsible for all childcare duties. This can lead to pressure, stress, fatigue, and potentially behavioral issues in children if the parent is overwhelmed. Single-parent families also typically have lower incomes and less access to healthcare. However, single parents can reduce stress by showing their child love, creating routines, prioritizing family time, leaning on support systems, and staying positive.
This document discusses child adoption, providing information about what adoption is, the reasons for adoption, and the benefits for both children and adoptive parents. Specifically, it defines adoption as a legal process where adoptive parents assume permanent parenting rights and responsibilities for a child. It then lists several reasons for adoption, such as population control, providing children with better futures and families, and avoiding medical treatments for those unable to conceive. The document emphasizes that there are no unwanted children, just unfound families. It contrasts images of a child alone and waiting with one that is taken care of and happy. Overall, the document encourages child adoption and stresses that adopted children should receive the same love and care as biological children.
1. The document discusses responsible parenting and defines it as shaping children's values and character through unconditional love and Christian values while providing for their physical, emotional, moral, psychological and spiritual needs.
2. It notes that parenting is important for building a strong family and community as children who grow up in a good family environment tend to be better disciplined and have stronger faith.
3. The document cites an education expert who says that through steady parental leadership and guidance, children can acquire virtues like sound judgment and self-control.
Children maturing at a younger age in modern society has several potential negative effects. Physically maturing early does not mean mental maturity, as wisdom comes only from life experience. Early maturation can lead teenagers to engage in risky behaviors like substance abuse and sexual activity before they are ready to handle the responsibilities. It can also negatively impact academic performance if teenagers are not able to properly manage their time. Overall, the essay argues that despite physical changes, children are still not mature enough to make independent life decisions and require parental guidance.
Tips for successful parenting for children with special needs, helping them to reach their best potential, making them self sufficient and enabling them to be part of an Inclusive Society.
Single parent families have increased substantially in recent years and are usually mother-only, with the mother raising children alone due to divorce, death of a partner, or other reasons. Single parenting is extremely challenging as single parents must handle all parenting tasks and responsibilities alone, and a lack of support from friends or family can cause such stress that a single parent loses custody of their children.
The document discusses the benefits and drawbacks of children's involvement in extracurricular activities and examines how much is too much. It notes that extracurricular activities provide benefits like building character, self-esteem, and social skills but that overscheduling can lead to negative effects such as stress, less family time, and worse academic performance. The conclusion advocates for moderation and emphasizes that both activities and family time are important.
The document discusses the benefits and drawbacks of children's involvement in extracurricular activities and examines how much is too much. It notes that extracurricular activities provide benefits like building character, self-esteem, and social skills but that overscheduling can lead to negative effects such as stress, less family time, and worse academic performance. The conclusion advocates for moderation and emphasizes that both activities and family time are important.
Adolescence provides opportunities for learning and development. The adolescent brain is highly plastic, making it an ideal time to learn new skills and absorb information. While teenagers face challenges like peer pressure and hormonal changes, adolescence also allows for learning, intellectual growth, and experiencing rewards. As teachers, we must value adolescents' intelligence, give them meaningful roles in decision making, and provide engaging activities that build skills in a safe environment to help teenagers develop into successful adults.
This document discusses the challenging role of parents in caring for adolescents. It notes that adolescence is a difficult period involving physical and emotional changes. Parents play a crucial role through their behavior, as risky parental behavior can lead to risky adolescent behavior. The document recommends several measures for parents to develop healthy family roles, such as listening to their teen, allowing freedom with limits, encouraging interests and activities, and serving as role models. It emphasizes that providing a safe, supportive environment allows adolescents to develop into healthy adults.
The document discusses several important factors to consider before parenting, including fertility and the ability to conceive, pressure from family and peers, lifestyle factors, past childhood issues, and different parenting styles. Specifically, it notes that fertility declines with age, discusses the pros and cons of different parenting approaches like single parenting or adoption, and emphasizes that the traditional two-parent family structure tends to be the safest way to raise a child.
Assessing the effects of single parenting on child’s health in mampong munici...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that assessed the effects of single parenting on child health in Mampong Municipality, Ghana. The study used questionnaires and interviews with 100 single parents. Major findings were that divorce was the primary cause of single parenting (55% of respondents) and most children of single parents did not often get sick (85% of respondents). The study concluded that single parenting does not negatively affect child health in the area. It recommended counseling for couples, promoting extended families, and social welfare programs to support families.
Maggie is a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome. She comes from a traditional family with two older sisters and a brother. Her parents have high expectations for her and encourage her to stay challenged academically despite her condition. Maggie is in an inclusion program at school and recently moved to a functional IEP. Outside of school, she participates in cheer and gymnastics with her sister. The family believes in mainstream support services and avoids support groups to prevent others from having unrealistic expectations of Maggie's abilities given her mild Down syndrome.
This document discusses the effects of nonparental care on infants and toddlers. It notes that while high-quality enriched daycare can provide cognitive benefits like higher IQs, poor-quality care may cause increased stress levels and behavioral issues. The key factors that determine outcomes include the type, quality, and amount of nonparental care, as well as time spent with primary caregivers. Overall, high-quality care tends to lead to positive effects while poor care is associated with negative consequences for child development.
This document discusses health issues affecting adolescents and young adults. It notes that good health in adolescence is important for lifelong well-being, but more investment is needed in prevention and early intervention. Some health risks for this age group include mental health problems, substance abuse, nutrition, and social media use. The document also discusses diabetes prevalence worldwide and risk factors for different ethnic groups. It provides information on type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Food and lifestyle choices that impact health are also addressed.
How Self-care Can Improve Teens’ Mental HealthHerrick Lipton
Nowadays, there are countless articles encouraging adults to take care of their mental health in the workplace and to always find time to treat themselves with self-care. This is a major step forward in improving and prioritizing mental health. However, the younger generation, specifically teens, can be overlooked.
Family Life Education....R Abdullah Azad and Leenadyutirajagiri
Family life education aims to strengthen families and improve individual and family well-being. It provides adolescents with knowledge about physical and emotional development, healthy relationships, and decision making. The goals are to help youth understand family roles and functions, develop communication and problem solving skills, and make wise choices regarding relationships and sexuality. Schools and other organizations should provide sex education programs to promote safe sexual practices and prevent issues like early pregnancy and HIV/AIDS among adolescents.
The document discusses the Strengthening Families approach to child abuse prevention. It focuses on promoting protective factors in families rather than targeting families based on risk factors. The protective factors framework emphasizes parental resilience, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development, concrete support in times of need, and children's social and emotional competence. The approach aims to strengthen all families through partnerships with organizations already serving families and by integrating the framework into existing systems and policies.
The document discusses issues surrounding teen pregnancy and the importance of support systems in helping teen mothers graduate from high school. It describes the Adolescent Parenting Program in Johnston County that provides social workers, mentors, life skills training, and other resources to support teen parents remaining in school. The program aims to prevent second pregnancies and promote self-sufficiency by focusing on education, healthcare, parenting skills, and future planning. Strong family, community, and school support can help address the challenges teen parents face in completing their education.
This document discusses the impact of parental alcohol misuse on children. It covers how alcohol affects parents physically, cognitively, and financially, and disrupts family life. It also discusses Maslow's hierarchy of needs and attachment theory as relevant frameworks. The effects on children include neglect, emotional issues, poor educational outcomes, lack of social skills, and increased risk of psychological problems. Prenatal alcohol exposure can also cause developmental delays or disorders in children. The document provides tips for helping affected children and families.
Protecting young people in the UK from designer drugs [UNODC expert panel, Ma...Mentor
Presentation by Emilio Torrini, Mentor research analyst.
"Designer drugs and Social Prevention" an event held as part of the 59th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
14-22 March 2016, organised by The Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS).
Being a single parent can be stressful as one person is responsible for all childcare duties. This can lead to pressure, stress, fatigue, and potentially behavioral issues in children if the parent is overwhelmed. Single-parent families also typically have lower incomes and less access to healthcare. However, single parents can reduce stress by showing their child love, creating routines, prioritizing family time, leaning on support systems, and staying positive.
This document discusses child adoption, providing information about what adoption is, the reasons for adoption, and the benefits for both children and adoptive parents. Specifically, it defines adoption as a legal process where adoptive parents assume permanent parenting rights and responsibilities for a child. It then lists several reasons for adoption, such as population control, providing children with better futures and families, and avoiding medical treatments for those unable to conceive. The document emphasizes that there are no unwanted children, just unfound families. It contrasts images of a child alone and waiting with one that is taken care of and happy. Overall, the document encourages child adoption and stresses that adopted children should receive the same love and care as biological children.
1. The document discusses responsible parenting and defines it as shaping children's values and character through unconditional love and Christian values while providing for their physical, emotional, moral, psychological and spiritual needs.
2. It notes that parenting is important for building a strong family and community as children who grow up in a good family environment tend to be better disciplined and have stronger faith.
3. The document cites an education expert who says that through steady parental leadership and guidance, children can acquire virtues like sound judgment and self-control.
Children maturing at a younger age in modern society has several potential negative effects. Physically maturing early does not mean mental maturity, as wisdom comes only from life experience. Early maturation can lead teenagers to engage in risky behaviors like substance abuse and sexual activity before they are ready to handle the responsibilities. It can also negatively impact academic performance if teenagers are not able to properly manage their time. Overall, the essay argues that despite physical changes, children are still not mature enough to make independent life decisions and require parental guidance.
Tips for successful parenting for children with special needs, helping them to reach their best potential, making them self sufficient and enabling them to be part of an Inclusive Society.
Single parent families have increased substantially in recent years and are usually mother-only, with the mother raising children alone due to divorce, death of a partner, or other reasons. Single parenting is extremely challenging as single parents must handle all parenting tasks and responsibilities alone, and a lack of support from friends or family can cause such stress that a single parent loses custody of their children.
The document discusses the benefits and drawbacks of children's involvement in extracurricular activities and examines how much is too much. It notes that extracurricular activities provide benefits like building character, self-esteem, and social skills but that overscheduling can lead to negative effects such as stress, less family time, and worse academic performance. The conclusion advocates for moderation and emphasizes that both activities and family time are important.
The document discusses the benefits and drawbacks of children's involvement in extracurricular activities and examines how much is too much. It notes that extracurricular activities provide benefits like building character, self-esteem, and social skills but that overscheduling can lead to negative effects such as stress, less family time, and worse academic performance. The conclusion advocates for moderation and emphasizes that both activities and family time are important.
Adolescence provides opportunities for learning and development. The adolescent brain is highly plastic, making it an ideal time to learn new skills and absorb information. While teenagers face challenges like peer pressure and hormonal changes, adolescence also allows for learning, intellectual growth, and experiencing rewards. As teachers, we must value adolescents' intelligence, give them meaningful roles in decision making, and provide engaging activities that build skills in a safe environment to help teenagers develop into successful adults.
This document discusses the challenging role of parents in caring for adolescents. It notes that adolescence is a difficult period involving physical and emotional changes. Parents play a crucial role through their behavior, as risky parental behavior can lead to risky adolescent behavior. The document recommends several measures for parents to develop healthy family roles, such as listening to their teen, allowing freedom with limits, encouraging interests and activities, and serving as role models. It emphasizes that providing a safe, supportive environment allows adolescents to develop into healthy adults.
The document discusses several important factors to consider before parenting, including fertility and the ability to conceive, pressure from family and peers, lifestyle factors, past childhood issues, and different parenting styles. Specifically, it notes that fertility declines with age, discusses the pros and cons of different parenting approaches like single parenting or adoption, and emphasizes that the traditional two-parent family structure tends to be the safest way to raise a child.
Assessing the effects of single parenting on child’s health in mampong munici...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that assessed the effects of single parenting on child health in Mampong Municipality, Ghana. The study used questionnaires and interviews with 100 single parents. Major findings were that divorce was the primary cause of single parenting (55% of respondents) and most children of single parents did not often get sick (85% of respondents). The study concluded that single parenting does not negatively affect child health in the area. It recommended counseling for couples, promoting extended families, and social welfare programs to support families.
Maggie is a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome. She comes from a traditional family with two older sisters and a brother. Her parents have high expectations for her and encourage her to stay challenged academically despite her condition. Maggie is in an inclusion program at school and recently moved to a functional IEP. Outside of school, she participates in cheer and gymnastics with her sister. The family believes in mainstream support services and avoids support groups to prevent others from having unrealistic expectations of Maggie's abilities given her mild Down syndrome.
This document discusses the effects of nonparental care on infants and toddlers. It notes that while high-quality enriched daycare can provide cognitive benefits like higher IQs, poor-quality care may cause increased stress levels and behavioral issues. The key factors that determine outcomes include the type, quality, and amount of nonparental care, as well as time spent with primary caregivers. Overall, high-quality care tends to lead to positive effects while poor care is associated with negative consequences for child development.
This document discusses health issues affecting adolescents and young adults. It notes that good health in adolescence is important for lifelong well-being, but more investment is needed in prevention and early intervention. Some health risks for this age group include mental health problems, substance abuse, nutrition, and social media use. The document also discusses diabetes prevalence worldwide and risk factors for different ethnic groups. It provides information on type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Food and lifestyle choices that impact health are also addressed.
How Self-care Can Improve Teens’ Mental HealthHerrick Lipton
Nowadays, there are countless articles encouraging adults to take care of their mental health in the workplace and to always find time to treat themselves with self-care. This is a major step forward in improving and prioritizing mental health. However, the younger generation, specifically teens, can be overlooked.
Family Life Education....R Abdullah Azad and Leenadyutirajagiri
Family life education aims to strengthen families and improve individual and family well-being. It provides adolescents with knowledge about physical and emotional development, healthy relationships, and decision making. The goals are to help youth understand family roles and functions, develop communication and problem solving skills, and make wise choices regarding relationships and sexuality. Schools and other organizations should provide sex education programs to promote safe sexual practices and prevent issues like early pregnancy and HIV/AIDS among adolescents.
The document discusses the Strengthening Families approach to child abuse prevention. It focuses on promoting protective factors in families rather than targeting families based on risk factors. The protective factors framework emphasizes parental resilience, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development, concrete support in times of need, and children's social and emotional competence. The approach aims to strengthen all families through partnerships with organizations already serving families and by integrating the framework into existing systems and policies.
The document discusses issues surrounding teen pregnancy and the importance of support systems in helping teen mothers graduate from high school. It describes the Adolescent Parenting Program in Johnston County that provides social workers, mentors, life skills training, and other resources to support teen parents remaining in school. The program aims to prevent second pregnancies and promote self-sufficiency by focusing on education, healthcare, parenting skills, and future planning. Strong family, community, and school support can help address the challenges teen parents face in completing their education.
This document discusses the impact of parental alcohol misuse on children. It covers how alcohol affects parents physically, cognitively, and financially, and disrupts family life. It also discusses Maslow's hierarchy of needs and attachment theory as relevant frameworks. The effects on children include neglect, emotional issues, poor educational outcomes, lack of social skills, and increased risk of psychological problems. Prenatal alcohol exposure can also cause developmental delays or disorders in children. The document provides tips for helping affected children and families.
Protecting young people in the UK from designer drugs [UNODC expert panel, Ma...Mentor
Presentation by Emilio Torrini, Mentor research analyst.
"Designer drugs and Social Prevention" an event held as part of the 59th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
14-22 March 2016, organised by The Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS).
Preventing alcohol misuse in young people: implementation, feasibility and acceptability of a primary-school-based intervention with a family component - the Kids, Adults Together (KAT) Programme
The RisKit Programme is a multi-component risk behaviour reduction programme for adolescents aged 14-16 in secondary schools across Kent and Medway. It involves screening students using a risk behaviour survey, a two-session drug and alcohol awareness program, four individual motivational interview sessions, an eight-session risk and life skills group program, and referrals to local services. Evaluation found reduced drug, alcohol, and risky sexual behaviour, as well as improved self-esteem, relationships, and school behaviour among participants. Challenges included increasing capacity and supporting schools with fewer resources. Future plans include integrating the program with school health plans, adding family work, and conducting a controlled trial.
Effekt: A parent's perspective on alcohol educationMentor
This document discusses adolescent alcohol use and the role of parents in influencing adolescent drinking behaviors. It provides data from longitudinal studies showing that a brief parent-focused intervention called EFFEKT was effective at maintaining parents' restrictive attitudes towards underage drinking and decreasing rates of drunkenness and delinquency in adolescents over time compared to a control group. The intervention aimed to educate parents, change misconceptions, and provide strategies to prevent and handle adolescent drinking.
Efficient needs assessment into effective curriculum planning - ADEPIS seminarMentor
This presentation outlines how data collected through an efficient needs assessment can be used to inform programme planning in alcohol and drug education
This document discusses Coram Life Education's approach to primary drug education. It focuses on providing knowledge to students in a way that does no harm by avoiding scare tactics and traditional approaches that may not be effective. Instead, it emphasizes a three-pronged approach covering knowledge, attitudes, and skills. It also discusses using social norms theory to correct students' misperceptions about peer behaviors related to smoking, drinking, and drugs by teaching them the actual norms. The goal is to positively impact behaviors by addressing the social influences that shape young people's decisions.
ADEPIS seminar - Good safeguarding through the PSHE curriculum - Janet Palmer...Mentor
At the ADEPIS seminar on Friday 19th September, Janet Palmer HMI looked at the role of PSHE education in ensuring safeguarding in schools. Janet also outlined Ofsted requirements on the subject.
Street Talk is an early intervention project delivered by Mentor, the drug and alcohol protection charity, in partnership with Addaction, the UK’s leading specialist drug and alcohol treatment charity.
Suzanne Hare and Dee Stanford work at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. This presentation for the ADEPIS seminar on NPS - held on Monday 19th May - is intended to explore local treatment procedures for NPS users.
ADEPIS - How can teachers include legal highs in their A&D education programm...Mentor
Teachers should take a holistic approach to drug education that considers legal highs. Effective programs have an environment supported by families, are tailored to students' developmental stages, and use interactive teaching styles. Content addresses attitudes, social skills, and protective/risk factors. Evaluation assesses the program's impact. Drug definitions should not distinguish legality and focus on substance effects. Schools can maximize effectiveness through engagement, identifying at-risk students, coordinating responses, and supporting student development. Effective teaching challenges biases and identifies existing knowledge.
Michael Lawrence is NPS Development Lead at Crime Reduction Initiatives. This presentation for the ADEPIS seminar on NPS - held on Monday 19th May - is intended to introduce facts about NPS and key advices to face the challenges.
ADEPIS - NPS trends and the challenges faced by young people in the community...Mentor
Rick Bradley is Early Intervention Lead at KCA Young Persons’ Services. This presentation for the ADEPIS seminar on NPS - held on Monday 19th May - is intended to present current trends and the challenges faced by young people in relation to NPS.
Drug Aware is an intervention providing schools with resources and support by involving “whole school communities”, which includes young people, parents/carers, teachers and other school staff, as well as partners such as drug services and the police.
Mentor’s Quality Assurance services provide guidance and tools to support local capacity building through developing and strengthening sustainable prevention networks at a local level. The alcohol and drug education review in Brighton and Hove not only allowed Mentor to work closely with schools to understand the current capacity and expertise, but also made links and developed strategies to strengthen communication and collaboration with other relevant actors within the community.
A perenting programme for parents with learning disabilities and/or difficultiesBASPCAN
The document provides information about the Mellow Futures parenting programme for parents with learning disabilities and/or difficulties. It was piloted in two sites in the UK from 2012-2015. The programme aims to support parents by providing early intervention services and increasing community support. It involves parenting courses, mentoring support, and evaluating the impact on children's outcomes, parent well-being, and local service provision. Evaluation of the programme found it increased parents' confidence and understanding of child development, though some adaptations were needed. Referrers also reported positive impacts, but the complex needs of families meant ongoing support was still required.
This document discusses the importance of preventing child abuse through education. It outlines the goals of Maktab's Feham Drive program, which aims to raise awareness among parents and teachers about protecting children from physical and psychological harm. The program teaches adults how to communicate with children, recognize signs of abuse, and understand the long-term physical and mental health impacts abuse can have, such as depression, PTSD, and social difficulties. It also cites statistics about the prevalence of child abuse in Pakistan and notes that children of any age can be at risk.
Identifying and supporting children affected by parental substance useMentor
Slides to accompany a resource for schools in England on children affected by parental substance use. Prepared by Adfam for the ADEPIS project.
http://mentor-adepis.org/
The document discusses the impact of marital conflict on children, including when destructive conflict tactics like physical aggression, insults, or hostility are used in front of children. While parents may try to shield children, research finds children are usually present for domestic disputes. Witnessing certain types of conflict can negatively impact children's development. The document advocates for constructive conflict resolution like calm discussion and compromise when children are present. As youth professionals, we must be aware that conflict children witness at home can short and long-term effects, so promoting healthy relationships is important.
School Counselling: Collaboratively Responding to adolescent fallout from co...FRSA Communications
This document discusses challenges facing adolescents and families today, including financial stress, family breakdown, substance use, and decreased time spent with children. It notes that family and school connectedness can help address issues like mental health problems and disengagement. Barriers to help seeking include stigma, confidentiality concerns, and a preference to solve problems independently. The document advocates for increased collaboration between family services and schools to engage vulnerable youth and families, promote help seeking, and improve outcomes through early intervention.
From Uganda to Lebanon: Experiences with Integrating Early Childhood Developm...CORE Group
This document discusses integrating early childhood development, health and nutrition programs in Uganda and Lebanon. It provides an overview of early childhood development and the importance of a holistic approach. It then details a project in Northern Uganda that trained health staff and peer educators to provide early childhood development messages to caregivers. Evaluation findings showed improvements in caregiver-child relationships, health behaviors, and decreased family violence. The document argues that early childhood development can help address protection issues by promoting nurturing relationships and protective factors against child abuse and neglect.
The Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Centre is a non-profit organization that provides services to children from birth to twelve years old. The agency offers a variety of programs including early intervention, autism services, community support, family counseling, day treatment, and residential treatment. The day treatment program provides academic and emotional support for children ages 4 to 12 who have difficulties in local schools. It includes family involvement and aims to help children learn skills to cope with social and emotional challenges.
This document discusses the Lions Quest program, which aims to help young people develop social-emotional skills and commitments. It notes ways that family structures and priorities are changing, creating challenges for children. Lions Quest teaches self-awareness, social skills, decision-making, and developing commitments to family, school, and community through programs for different age groups. The presentation promotes creating awareness of Lions Quest to implement its skills-building curriculum in schools to help children thrive despite negative influences and develop into responsible citizens.
IJBPE_Vol 3_issue 3_Blackburn_Relationships-Based EI service(2)Carolyn Blackburn
The document discusses the Champion Centre in New Zealand, which provides relationship-based early intervention services for children with complex disabilities. It focuses on three key areas:
1) The Champion Centre program is based on principles of being relational, family-centered, strengths-based, ecological, and reflective. An individualized program is developed for each child by a team and implemented through therapy and home activities.
2) Parents and professionals highlighted the importance of the interdisciplinary approach and regular communication between staff. Parents valued receiving support for their relationship with their child and felt involved in their child's learning.
3) The case study of Jasmine illustrated how her mother appreciated the non-judgmental and supportive environment,
Mental Health Protocol launch, Conwy & Denbighshire LSCB ConferenceScarletFire.co.uk
This document outlines a multi-agency protocol for supporting children and parents where the parent has a mental illness, substance misuse issue, or both. It was created in response to a serious case review where two children were killed by their father who had a history of mental illness. The protocol aims to facilitate coordinated support and safeguard children through improved information sharing and joint working between adult and children's services. It provides guidance on referrals, assessments, and keeping the needs and safety of children as the top priority when working with families affected by parental mental health or substance misuse issues.
The document provides information and suggestions for how faith communities can support early childhood development and school readiness. It discusses how faith communities can educate parents, provide volunteer opportunities, community services, and promote the importance of early learning. Research is cited showing that children who participate in high-quality early education programs are more likely to be successful in school and life. The role of the faith community is to work together to ensure all children grow up healthy and ready to learn.
Cilip presentation 30 nov 2016 Helen OsbornCILIP Ireland
This document discusses how libraries can demonstrate their value and impact. It provides examples of how libraries in Northern Ireland measure outcomes like improved early childhood development through programs like Rhythm and Rhyme, and increased mental health literacy through initiatives like Health in Mind. The document also discusses frameworks that libraries use to track outputs, outcomes, and impact, such as outcome-based accountability and social return on investment.
Early Interventions - Anne Longfield, OBE, Chief Executive, 4ChildrenFDYW
This document discusses supporting young people to flourish through a holistic, life cycle approach. It identifies risk factors like family issues, poor school achievement, and community disadvantages that can lead to problems. Protective factors like family bonds, positive role models, and learning skills promote positive outcomes. Early intervention is important, like family support and parenting programs. Community services can help through outreach, relationships, and adapting support. The task is changing systems and attitudes to prioritize young people through joined-up, preventative services focused on strengths and problem-solving instead of reacting to crises. Leadership, collaboration, skills and funding are needed to enable this approach.
This document discusses parenting in contemporary society. It defines parenting as nourishing, protecting and guiding children from birth to maturity. Parenting is a process that involves ongoing interactions between parents and children, with society as a third influence. The roles and responsibilities of parents include providing physical and emotional care, stimulation for growth, and advocacy. Factors like family relationships, personal qualities, and societal supports and stresses influence parental behavior. While parenting brings challenges, research also shows it leads parents to become more mature, understanding, patient and appreciative individuals.
1) Lions Quest is a program that aims to help young people develop positive social behaviors and commitments through skills training.
2) It addresses the challenges young people face from fast social changes, pressures, and growing negative influences.
3) The program teaches self-awareness, social skills, decision-making, and commitment to family, school, and community in a healthy, drug-free life.
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Guest speakers: Susan Holloway, NHS Chorley & South Ribble CCG and NHS Greater Preston CCG and Sheila Roberts, Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
The aim of "The ERIN (Education, Resources, Interventions and Networking) Initiative" is to provide a local, accessible, responsive, early assessment and intervention service for children aged 0-5 years who may be placed on the pre-school Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) pathway.
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Session led by Rob Cockburn, Sustainable Improvement Team, NHS England
This topic provides an introduction and brief overview of the Source4Networks platform and its potential to support the Transforming Care Programme.
This document discusses child development from infancy through adolescence and provides health and parenting recommendations. It covers the stages of development, what constitutes health, the Millennium Development Goals, aspects of child development including physical, psychological, social-emotional, and spiritual, developmental milestones from early childhood through adolescence including puberty changes, principles of godly and healthy parenting including providing healthcare, guidance, and a safe environment, and recommendations for positive parenting including showing care, trust, discipline, safety, and health education.
This lesson plan discusses child abuse, including defining the different types (physical, sexual, emotional, neglect), risk factors, signs of abuse, and ways to prevent and address abuse. It provides examples of each type of abuse and notes they can occur in homes, schools, and communities. The lesson encourages reporting suspected abuse and getting involved in community programs to support healthy families and children. It also lists organizations that can counsel abuse victims and references for further information.
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This document discusses the importance of supporting schools to develop students' character and resilience. It argues that teaching life skills and promoting academic excellence go hand in hand to help students succeed both in school and later in life. The document presents evidence that programs which build resilience can have long-term benefits, including improved behavior, attainment, further education rates, and reduced health and criminal issues. It highlights two case studies, one demonstrating how a local partnership helped strengthen drug education, and another outlining the positive evidence and impacts of the Good Behavior Game, a classroom management approach. The overall message is that schools must be supported to provide opportunities that allow students to thrive.
Improving Schools-Based Drug and Alcohol EducationMentor
This presentation was given at the Primary Care and Public Health 2016 Conference. It explores effective ways to improve school-based alcohol and drug education, ensuring the use and promotion of evidence based practice.
A life course approach to preventing drugs & alcohol risks [March 2016 Int'l ...Mentor
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This presentation explains why it is important to develop a community of practice around evidence based prevention. To implement sustainable evidence-based practice, it is crucial to work in partnerships as a connected ecosystem. This way various actors within the community will: develop best practices, build a strong evidence base for what works, and support each other in protecting children and young people from harm by building their self-efficacy and resilience to risk as they move through childhood and adolescence.
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Inside Government forum 'Tackling Drug Abuse: Addressing the Prevalence of Legal Highs'
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This presentation given by Steven Body at the ADEPIS seminar 'Engaging parents in alcohol and drug education' in Leeds, looks at the different services available in Leeds to support schools in better engaging with parents - by looking at the Healthy Schools tools, policy and curriculum development, and referral options to external supporting agencies.
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One health condition that is becoming more common day by day is diabetes.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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M-PACT Programme - ADEPIS Seminar
1. Action on Addiction Families
Emma Bond
Business Development Manager for Families - London
2. Action on Addiction
• We recognise that you don‟t
have to misuse drugs and
alcohol to suffer from drug and
alcohol misuse
3. Hidden Harm
.....Refers to children and young people
who are living with parental/carer
substance misuse
57% of Serious Case Reviews reveal
evidence of parental substance
misuse
Estimated that 2.6 million children living
in the UK with a hazardous drinker
250-350,000 affected by parental
substance misuse
4. Child Experiences
• Impaired development
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Psychological and Attachment
• Stigma
• Isolation
• Low place in parental priorities
• Inconsistent or inadequate parenting
• Needs unmet
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Material, emotional, physical neglect
• Role reversal
5. • 'Sometimes I get tinsy bits of headaches because its
really confusing, because I‟m thinking about
something I have to work on for maths, and then
thinking about Mum at the same time, so its like my
brain is broken inside because its all blurry, and
confusing thinking of two things at the same time.' age 10
• 'I went from being a child to an adult overnight, so
when I was in the classroom I couldn‟t accept people
telling me what to do because I was an adult in
myself, so that would make me kick off when I was
spoke down to.' - age 16
Stars National Initiative – Children‟s Voices 2010
6. An 8 week intervention working with whole families where there is parental
substance misuse
7. The Aim
To promote and support the health and well being of
children/young people and adults in the context of their
whole family
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Give children a voice and raise self esteem
Reduce harm and increase safety
Increase understanding and coping with addiction
Improve communication and reduced conflict
8. How we deliver M-PACT
• Children
• Aged 8-17
• Adults (parents, carers)
• Using and non-using
• Capable of meaningful engagement
• Whole family approach
• Not all family members will choose to attend
Different families at the same time
Work with adults and children together and separately
9. How we deliver M-PACT
The programme structure
Four+ facilitators
Individual family assessment
8 weekly gatherings of 2.5 hours
Post-programme individual family review
• Aftercare - pathways to additional support and employment
• Continuum of support
• Reunion
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Structured sessions
• Flexible to respond to service users
10. Outcomes
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Health problems
– Intergenerational substance misuse
problems
– Access to treatment
– Increased understanding of
substance misuse
Journey to stable futures
– Improved family environments
– Children removed from ‘at risk
register’
– Improved School attendance
– Improved educational attainment
Positive and honest communication
Greater understanding and
appreciation of each other
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Professional/Service related
– Professional Development
– Adult and children services working
together
– Adult drug and alcohol treatment
services working together
– Gateway to statutory services
Social Problems
– Broke negative patterns of behaviour
– Informal networks of support
– Promoted self esteem and resilience
– Diversion from offending
– Peer mentoring
Identified strategies for coping
Enjoyed quality time as a family
11. “I didn‟t think that an eight week
programme could help me and my
daughter...By the third session on MPACT, things had really started to
change, we started to learn, we
became open to listening to each
other, we built our relationship...I got so
much from M-PACT” – Leila*
13. Place2Be
• Place2Be is the leading UK provider of schoolbased mental health support, unlocking children's
potential in the classroom - and beyond.
• Place2Be provides emotional and therapeutic
services in primary and secondary schools, building
children's resilience through talking, creative work
and play. We currently reach 75,000 children,
helping them to cope with wide-ranging and often
complex social issues including bullying,
bereavement, domestic violence, family breakdown,
neglect and trauma.
14. The Partnership
The M-PACT Plus programme, funded by
The Royal Foundation and Comic Relief.
The groundbreaking initiative, which will
transform families‟ lives is being piloted in
four areas of England over two years:
Manchester and Salford; the North East
(Durham, Sunderland and
Northumberland); London; and Essex.
15. How?
• Action on Addiction‟s expertise in
the field
+
• Place2Be‟s experience in schools
16. • Groups take place in school/community
• Referrals via Schools
• Children and parents/carers offered on-going
support via our existing Place2Be services
• Training for school and Place2Be staff in „Hidden
Harm‟
17.
18. Thank you
To view the M-PACT promotional film
http://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/Family-Support/M-Pact-(UK)-Project.aspx
Editor's Notes
So who are we. Action on Addiction – merged charity. Sites in Liverpool, London, Bournemouth and Wiltshire. These comprise of structured day programmes, secondary stage women only treatment, residential treatment, professional training and family support. Families Plus – established in 1998, was set up to respond directly to the needs of those affected by someone else’s substance misuse. Our services are not dependant on where the substance misuser is in their own journey, and we work with people all across the UK.
One of our practitioners is part funded by Children in Need and we were winner of the 2012 local Health improvement awards. M-PACT was also runner up in two categories of the Children Young People Now Awards 2012 and runner up in the London Safeguarding Children Awards
. To support children and young people whose parent(s) misuse (or have misused) drugs and/or alcohol To raise parents’ awareness about the impact that their misuse has on the whole family To offer the opportunity for change that is unlikely without external help To reduce the negative impact of substance misuse on children and young people and the family as a whole To interrupt repeating patterns of harmful behaviour and reduce risks To increase the range of coping strategies and to raise self-esteem To improve communication within the family To strengthen protective and resilience factors To provide education around substance misuse To explore values and beliefs that families carry both as individuals and as a family unit To identify additional needs of both parents, children and young people and guide them towards further help
I’ll now take some time to talk in a bit more detail about key aspects of the programme that were not covered in the Video and I am hpapy to take questions throughout. Age of children – ‘we’ have worked with younger children and are keen to develop M-PACT to work with younger children across the UK, as young as 5, but further pilot work needs to be undertaken by our team before we market the prog as suitable for that age group. The adults – anyone who has parental responsibility or who plays a significant part in that childs life at the time of attendance. Grandparents, aunts/uncles. In one programme that has just started the parent and grandparents have attended as the children really wanted the grandparents there with them. We try to be inclusive as possible and ultimately work with who we can. Whole family approach –Chaotic. Children attending separately either from the start/during. Still gain from the experience, meeting other children/young people, adults Groups tend to max at about25 individuals, but this will very much depend on the families, but could be if 2:2 32 individuals.
Every family is assessed as a family unit, the opportunity for them to find out about the programme and if not known to you, then you to find out about them and whether M-PACT is suitable and what the family need in terms of support. It mirrors that of the programme, two facilitators, time spent as a whole family and then children/adults split up so that both can discuss any areas in more detail. Sessions are structured< but flexible to respond to the needs of those in attendancesessions look at communication, families, making sense of addiction, keeping safe. During the sessions practitioners: - warm, non judgemental attitude to help build the necessary trust and working alliance toengage families. The acceptance of families/individuals at whatever ‘stage of readiness’ is vital. At the same time, practitionersshould aim to stimulate/provoke thought and to challenge unhelpful beliefs behaviours/myths around the self and addiction. Practitionersshould also model good boundaries and provide a robust containing environment where difficult emotions can be talked about and madesense of. At times their role can also be described as that of a coach: they assist families to set achievable goals, provide new information/learning, increase motivation and the confidence necessary to meet goals. Individuals should not be viewed in isolation and without reference to their family context.A systemic perspective offers a broader picture of how individuals interact within the family and how certain roles are created andmaintained. The group as agent for change.Families affected by addiction experience social isolation due to a sense of shame and stigma. The programme may be the first opportunity where they share openly with other families who are experiencing similar situations. They are united by common experiences; this brings a huge sense of relief and reduces their isolation. Often hearing from another child how it impacts on their life, it hits home to the parent. Instillation of hope and building an attitude of ‘can do’: families are the experts and have the solutions.Practitioners hold the belief that, given the right environment,timely interventions, relevant information and opportunities for mutual support,every individual/group has the capacity to grow and change. Practitioners trust the clients’ ability/capacity to find their own creativesolutions to problems. The programme provides a safe stage for families to develop more confidence in their resilience and a widerrepertoire of roles to play. A “client centred” attitude, collaborative approach and respectfor the family members at all times.Although the programme is structured and covers certain themes, it is essential to respond to the emerging needs of the clients from session to session and to adapt to these accordinglyIntegration of ‘thinking, feelings and behaviour’Children and adults who live with substance misuse can learn to cope with ongoing distressing situations by ‘switching off’. Often their abilityto think becomes totally absorbed by addiction, resulting in confusion, self blame and low self esteem. Thinking, feelings and behaviourcan become compartmentalized, adding to the sense of the family’s disintegration and isolation. The programme aims to promote the integration of thoughts, beliefs, feelings and an exploration of resulting behaviour. Or summary – Be flexible and responsive to identified needs (initially at assessment and throughout the sessions) Provide a safe, structured experience and good boundaries by modelling a containing environment. (Children and young peopleliving with addiction often grow up in an unsafe environment which lacks boundaries and containment) Understand the families and individuals within them, in terms of“attachment”, emotional development and how addiction has impacted and continues to impact on this process Provide a different view of the situation and promote positive change Create a safe, secure base from which children, young people and parents can begin to explore their experiences and grow as a familyAftercare – further additional support, not going to solve all in 8 weeks non- addiction services i.e. Swimming