Turning Corners

Back to school with ARFID! The anxiety of returning to school nearly always results in a reduction in the range of foods that a child with ARFID will accept.

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 is now live, read the guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2

Sign up here to receive our bulletin, with all the changes, later today: https://safeguarding.network/

Social media: Why algorithms show violence to boys An insider tells the BBC why teenage boys are being targeted with extreme content.

Criminals are tricking young people into sending intimate images, then demanding money.

To help families protect children, clinical psychologist Dr Linda Blair suggests creating everyday opportunities to make talking easy.

Read the The Guardian article: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/22/how-can-children-be-protected-from-online-sextortion

York and North Yorkshire’s safeguarding partnerships are raising awareness of who’s in charge when you’ve had a drink?

This in response to increasing concerns that growing numbers of babies and children are at risk of serious harm because of the way some parents and carers consume alcohol at home.

https://www.safeguardingchildren.co.uk/professionals/campaigns/

Pathological Demand Avoidance (or, as some prefer, Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) is not recognized in the DSM. But if you've worked with students with PDA characteristics, you'll appreciate these tips from Sue Larkey.

Early bird tickets are now available for our up-coming virtual kinship conference.

Join Sarah Naish, Enza Smith & Gareth K. Thomas to discuss all things important to kinship and connected person carers.

Book your ticket for the virtual conference now... https://www.naotp.com/events/kinship

Su***de Awareness.
Our free 3 week workshop starts on Wednesday 21st August 12:30-3:00PM.
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Joint hypermobility syndrome Joint hypermobility syndrome is where you get pain and stiffness from having very flexible joints. Read more about how it's diagnosed and managed.

Many children like to get involved in trends & challenges they come across on social media. However, while many are harmless, some can be dangerous.

Help children & safe online with this guide created just for them ⬇️

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Helping Girls with ASD to thrive in school 😍
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SPD is complicated and can look different in every person who has it. This is a quick list of possible ways it can manifest... but it's important to note that the left/right sides are not mutually exclusive. Many people exhibit a mix of behaviors from both sides.

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Did you know that anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health disorders affecting Autistic children, teens and adults? It’s a topic and concern that comes up time and time again in my practice.

In this 20+ page resource I’ll take you through the facts about anxiety in autism and how we need to be thinking differently about what works and why the usual therapy ideas may not be as helpful.

I’ll cover some of the newest research in this area, as well as the ideas, tips and strategies that I’ve been using and continuing to develop in my practice.

Click the link to get your copy today.

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With lots of free time during the summer school holidays it can be harder to know what young people are up to. These may be signs that someone is involved in County Lines:

🏠 Been missing from home for a long period of time
👫 Started hanging around with new friends
🚑 Unexplained injuries
😥 Change in behaviour
👟 Wearing new clothes or footwear
💷 Carrying more cash than they usually would
📱 Spending more time on their phone or having a new phone you’ve not seen before

If you want to find out more about county lines, have concerns that someone you know may be involved in county lines or want support, visit: https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/cl/county-lines/

Anxiety: Navigating hypervigilance - high alertness on edge What is hypervigilance? David Pender explores the signs to look out for and what might cause it. Explore techniques to help you cope.

Content note: a 50-page booklet with practical advice for bereaved families.
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The sudden, unexpected death of a baby or child is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a family. It also triggers a ‘Joint Agency Response’ which can last 12mth or more, involving many professionals. No family should have to face these difficult and unfamiliar experiences alone.
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Our bereavement support helpline* is open 365 days of the year, but we also have a free 50-page booklet to prepare you for what lies ahead. It contains information on who you’ll come into contact with and what investigations might need to take place. There are also stories and quotes from families who have already taken steps along this road.
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If you or someone you know would benefit from this booklet, we invite you to download a free copy here: https://bit.ly/3Yzhfgs
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*Helpline details: 0808 802 6868 | Open Mon-Fri (10am-2pm) and Sat-Sun (6-10pm) | Or email [email protected]

Sextortion, also known as we**am blackmail, is a form of intimate image abuse – and it is a growing crime. It involves the threat of sharing images or videos – often ‘nudes’ or sexually explicit content – to extort money or force someone to do something against their will.

While anyone can be targeted, men are especially affected. Young people and young adults are also at greater risk.

Victim Support has more information about what sextortion is, how to report it, and how to find support if you are a victim: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/sextortion/

Intimate image abuse is against the law. The Revenge P**n Helpline is a UK service supporting adults aged 18+ who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as revenge p**n: https://revengep**nhelpline.org.uk/

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New August Webinars 👉 Navigating Divorce, Understanding Grief & Anxiety, Exploring Motivation & Procrastination, Prioritizing Self-Care, and much more. As always, these events are absolutely free & everyone is welcome! Find course information & sign up here 👉👉 https://mailchi.mp/mindspringhealth.org/2024_prgms-8739805

Ten top tips when working with adults who hoard This article presents practice tips from Community Care Inform Adults’ guide on self neglect: working with adults who hoard, last updated in July 2023. The full guide gives an understanding of the different types of hoarding and the reasons why someone might hoard, and outlines the legal framework...