Early Intervention 1: Does my child Need help?

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Part 1 of 4: Does my child need help?
Parents and carers are the key to Early Intervention. How can they initiate conversations with a child who may need help? When should they consider sharing concerns with the school or with a GP? Clinical psychologist Dr Bettina Hohnen explains.
As a Parent or Carer, how can you help if you think your child may be struggling emotionally or may need support or medical intervention?
00:00 - Alis: First steps in Early Intervention
01:05 - How to create a healthy culture at home
01:29 - Putting aside "Special Time"
02:01 - Good communication & Building Trust
02:26 - What resources are available to parents?
02:51 - Resources for you and your child?
03:21 - When you need more outside help
03:42 - Teachers - how can they help?
04:10 - Sharing what's going on at home
04:22 - Why keeping a diary or journal helps
04:45 - The context of a child's struggle
05:26 - Trust your instincts as a parent
05:42 - Be kind to yourself too
05:57 - What's next in this series
The first step is for a Parent to make time to have conversations with the child, to talk, to listen and to build trust in a stress-free setting. Clinical psychologist Dr Bettina Hohnen gives examples of how to develop good communication and to involve the school and a GP.
Our friend Alis Rocca brings with her over 18 years as a teacher, senior leader, Head Teacher, and Education Consultant, seamlessly blended with her passion for physical and mental health and well-being, connected to personal and organisational leadership development.
In this series of 4 films Alis and the Nip in the Bud team talk to a variety of experts to help explain how you can be part of your child’s journey towards better support and care from your local community - schools, your GP or local authority.
Watch Nip in the Bud’s series of four short films to find out more - See Part 2 here: • Early intervention 2 :...
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