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The child who is developing slowly
The child who is developing slowly This section is about a child who is not developing at the rate at which most other children do. There is a great variation in physical and mental abilities among children (and adults!). Some children are better at sports than others. Some children are better in studies than others. […]
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Things to remember when dealing with bereavement
Things to remember when dealing with bereavement • Bereavement is the normal human response to losing a loved one through death. • Counsel the person about the loss and ask friends and relatives to provide support. • If grief lasts more than six months, or leads to severe depression or suicidal ideas, then it is […]
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The needs of those bereaved through suicide
The needs of those bereaved through suicide People who have been bereaved through suicide will need help to take the following: • get the suicide in perspective by talking about it; • deal with family problems caused by the suicide; • feel better about themselves (not to blame oneself); • obtain factual information about the […]
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bereavement counselling does it work
bereavement counselling does it work How to deal with this problem:bereavement Questions to ask the bereaved • What happened? Talking about the person’s death may help reduce the feeling of shock. • Who will you be spending the next few days with? Who can you talk to when you need someone? • How are you […]
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The stages of grief
The stages of grief Typically, three stages are described in the human response to loss. It cannot be true: the stage of denial This happens in the days just after the loss. There is a feeling that the news is false, that the loved one cannot be dead. It is just not possible. This stage […]
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When is a bereavement abnormal?
When is a bereavement abnormal? Sometimes, bereavement can become abnormal because it can last much too long or affect the person’s life in a way that is damaging to her health. The following are some features that may indicate an abnormal bereavement: • if the reaction lasts for more than six months; • if the […]
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How does a person react to bereavement?
Bereavement (or grief) is the experience someone goes through when a loved one dies. Most people will experience bereavement at some point in their life. The death of someone we love is probably the most severe loss we have to cope with. This is why bereavement can become a mental health issue. How does a […]
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When men get raped
When men get raped Men can also be victims of sexual assault and rape by other men. This is particularly so for young boys who are raped by older boys or male relatives, as well as in prisons and other situations where men live close to one another. Male rape is an even bigger secret […]
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Things to remember when dealing with a woman who has been raped
Things to remember when dealing with a woman who has been raped • Rape is one of the most severe acts of violence that a woman can experience. It can affect her physical health, sexual health and mental health. • Rape can lead to unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection, and serious injuries. […]
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How to deal with being raped?
Questions to ask the woman • What happened? Get a detailed account of what happened. Did the rapist manage to have sexual intercourse? Did he hurt her physically? When did it happen? • How are you feeling right now? If the woman says she is feeling in control, it does not mean that the rape […]
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