MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

2159 Domestic Violence and Its Effect On Children

Important issues discussed include: What are the many forms of domestic violence? How does family violence affect dependent children? Where and how can a family get help? What is the role of "safe homes" and shelters?

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2160 Coping with Angry, Acting-Out Children

Topics discussed include: What is the difference between "healthy" and "unhealthy" anger? Common causes of anger problems in children How to identify anger problems. Practical approaches to managing anger in preschoolers, elementary school aged children, and teenagers.

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2161 All About Kids and Eating Disorders

Questions and answers offered include: Why do people develop eating disorders? What is anorexia nervosa? What is bulimia nervosa? What behaviors should alert you to the possible presence of an eating disorder? Getting help-where to begin?

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2162 Dealing w/ Childhood Depression and Suicide

Vital concerns addressed include: What are the signs of depresssion? What are the causes of depression? What is the relationship between suicide and depression? How can parents help their troubled child?

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2163 School Phobia and Other Anxieties in Youth

Topics discussed include: How to recognize school phobia and other childhood anxieties. How parents can help prevent school phobia. Helping your child overcome fears and anxiety.

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2164 Understanding Childhood Stress

Crucial issues covered include: The types of stress that children encounter. Symptoms of too much stress in a child's life. How parents can prepare their children for the stresses they will face in life. How children can learn to manage stress effectively.

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2165 Coping with Death and Grief

Questions addressed and answered: Should I use the word death? How can I help my child express his feelings? Is there a right way to tell a child that someone has died? What do I tell my child if I know it is a suicide? What signs tell a parent that the bereaved child needs professional help?

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2166 Promoting Healthy Self-Esteem in Children

Important topics include: Why is self-esteem important? How do parents influence a child's self-esteem? How can parents build self-esteem in their child? How can parents and educators correct a child's negative self-image?

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2173 Understanding Learning Disabilities

Important topics include: Types of learning disabilities. Helping your LD child at home. Getting the right help. Self- esteem and the learning disabled child.

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