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Facing Challenging contexts

Gain a better understanding of challenging behaviours and learn how to effectively manage and support individuals in challenging contexts. Discover signs, causes, and concerning behaviours, as well as strategies for communication, problem-solving, and seeking professional advice. Available resources include online platforms, school nurse, GP, and more.

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Facing Challenging contexts

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  1. Facing Challenging contexts Faye Middle BSc(Hons) RNA, PGDip SCPHN (SN), MSc Primary Healthcare

  2. Aims • Understand what challenging behaviour is • Signs and symptoms • Concerning behaviours • How to manage challenging behaviours • Support and advice

  3. What arechallenging contexts? • Can be described as ‘testing’ behaviour • May present as: • Hitting • Shouting • Self injury • Use of substances – smoking, alcohol • Experimenting with sexuality • Risk taking behaviours

  4. Causes. • Increased stress / pressure due to commencing GCSE years • Hormones / Teenage brain • Peer Pressure • Lack of sleep • Diet • Exercise • Screen time / social media use

  5. Concerning behaviours • County Lines • Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) • Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE)

  6. Managing challenges • Encourage good sleep routines / diet and exercise /limit screen time • Listen • Problem solve together • Celebrate achievements • 1:1 time • Compromise • Boundaries and Consequence • Communication

  7. Support and Advice • Speak with school • GP • Online – Young Minds, Health for Teens, Kooth, Mind, Relate • BEAM • School Nurse • Look after you too

  8. Any Questions? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND

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