Definition Of Conflict What is conflict? It is disagreement or clash of opinion between people. Conflict is a normal part of life for everyone no matter what age they are. It may occur in any situation i.e. home, school or in society. Conflict may be positive e.g. a debate …
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Learning Difficulties
Introduction Learning requires complex skills. Input through vision, hearing, touch, emotion, physical movement and balance will be processed together. To learn, an individual needs to be able to concentrate, remember, analyze and apply i.e. must have cognitive ability. Any problems with the processing the system or getting input will affect …
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Self Esteem
What does self-esteem mean? Self esteem is a way in which a child values himself. What are the characteristics of children with high self-esteem? These children: Make friends easily Show enthusiasm for new activities Are cooperative and follow age appropriate rules Are able to control their behaviour Play by themselves …
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Conduct Problem & Delinquency
Introduction What are Conduct Problems? Conduct problems refer to behaviors that are problematic to the family and community. These behavior problems include: Aggression to people and animals Destruction of property Cheating and stealing Serious violations of rules Conduct problems can lead to conduct disorder when it involves repeated and consistent …
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Suicide
What is suicide? Suicide is an act of taking one’s own life which results in death. Teenage suicides have a history of: Family conflicts Personal failures Recent loss Difficulty in communicating Substance abuse Previous suicide attempts Why does one attempt suicide? Reasons for committing suicide include: Depression Misunderstanding with parents …
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Self Injurious Behaviour
What is self injurious behavior? It is an act where you cause harm to your own body. Why does one commit self injury? The reasons include: A sense of relief from emotional pain To get away from feeling empty and numb As a distraction from negative feelings A cry for …
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Sibling Rivalry
What is sibling rivalry? It is the jealousy, competition and fighting between brothers and sisters. Sibling rivalry can flare into quarrels and fights. It starts from childhood and continues throughout adolescence and even beyond, if not tackled early. Why does it occur? Jealousy is the basic cause of sibling rivalry. …
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Convention Disorders
What is conversion? Conversion was once known as “Hysteria”. It is a condition when one loses awareness which is not due to any recognizable medical cause. It is associated with psychological factors. What causes conversion? Conversion can be cause by: Stress Difficulty in expressing feeling Limited coping skills Attention seeking …
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Bullying
What is bullying? Bullying is the repeated harassment and attack on others It can be physical or verbal or both Bullying has been reported in on-line chat rooms, short message system (SMS) and also through e-mails It often occurs without the knowledge of parents and teachers Bullies most often deny …
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Anxiety
What is anxiety? It refers to feeling uneasy; afraid; worried; concerned and nervous. It is a natural feeling we experience from time to time. Anxiety sometimes motivates you to be more prepared in facing undesirable situations. What causes anxiety? It is completely natural to worry about your life. However, constant …
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