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Grief & Loss, School-Based Mental Health Team, 28.01.2020

Term 1 2020 - Presentation Slides  Stages of Grief Experienced by Children & Young People Document Kubler-Ross: Stages of Grief General experiences may be... Denial - Anger - Bargaining (If only I had/done/do ...then it would be ok?) - Depression - Acceptance - its a natural part of life -  For Children  allow crying, anger etc and discuss model and explain your emotions (parents) check on their safety net  notice the positive/good things in our lives discuss the power of and potential for resilience build relationships & connect with others Dan Siegel's Brain Model  Support calming (co-regulate emotions) before you talk, plan, problem-solve etc Target calming or co-regulating the brain stem/emotions before encouraging child back into learning, being with large groups etc  (e.g. sleep, eat, move, time alone)  Mirroring - when parent/significant person becomes equally heightened and shows emotions Marked ...

Understanding Behaviour: Responding Safely (Staff Workshop with MOE, 2 May 2017)

Staff workshop from Ministry of Education (Behaviour support team), 2 nd  May 2017 Modules: Understanding behaviour Encouraging ready-to-learn behaviour Responding safely                 Reflection & embedding Strong, positive relationships increase the likelihood of constructive outcomes. Legal Definitions from Guidance for New Zealand Schools on Behaviour Management to Minimise Physical Restraint (Oct 2016) Physical restraint is when staff use their own body to deliberately limit the movement of the student. Staff Preventative and de-escalation measures should be used by staff. Restraint is a last resort to prevent imminent danger of physical injury to the student or others. There must be imminent danger to the physical safety of others Restraint includes taking a child by arm/hand when the student pulls away. It  includes blocking an exit when a child is in the room and wants to leave. You may need t...