1. Assertive Parenting and mental health
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2. Outline Questions from last session Recap sessions
Mental health and Behaviour
Mindfulness exercise & self care
Review individual plans- group discussion
Review goals
Feedback

3. Session 1 Behaviour as non verbal communication Vulnerability Factors
Anxiety
Depression (See next slide)
Understanding the function of the behaviour
STAR charts

4. Depression
All children will feel sad at some point in their lives but for a child experiencing depression the sadness lasts longer and can affect different aspects of their lives (e.g. socially, academically etc.)
Your child may experience low mood for a number of reasons:-
Bereavement
loss of teaching assistant or favorite teacher
sibling leaving home
parental separation
moving home/school
change in routine
pain or illness
Depression = On-going low mood which interferes with daily functioning

5. Depression and CB Here are some key signs that you may notice in your child
Emotional
Sudden or gradual changes in usual behaviour- disruptive at school
Outbursts of anger, irritable, destructiveness or self- harm
Behavioural
Loss of interest- in school, play or extra-curricular activities
Loss of skills, motivation and low energy
Loss of ability or willingness to communicate
Poor concentration
Psychological
Seeking reassurance
Low self-esteem and confidence; focusing on problems and faults; being self-critical
Physical
Loss of bowel or bladder control
Physical illness- stomach pains, aches, pains, headaches, frequent cold symptoms, diarrhoea, vomiting

6. Session 2 Overview
How behaviour is learnt Functions of behaviour STAR charts Managing Stress

7. Session 3 Overview
Avoiding Behaviour that challenges through: Total Communication strategies Clear goals, consistency, rewards, boundaries, FUN! Prevention Strategies Avoiding Strategies Responding Strategies

8. Developing individual plans
Group discussion
Developing individual plans

9. Review Goals

10. The end
Questions?
Comments?
Discussion?