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Behaviour (11 articles)
- Anger - how it affects people.
Anger is a powerful emotion. The long term effects of uncontrolled anger include increased anxiety, high blood pressure and headaches. Anger management strategies include regular exercise and learning how to relax. - Assertiveness.
Assertiveness means communicating with others in a calm and honest manner without intentionally hurting anyone's feelings. Direct communication reduces conflict, builds self-confidence and enhances relationships. Assertiveness is a skill that anyone can learn. - Domestic violence - services for women.
Every woman and child has the right to be safe. Domestic violence is a crime, which has an enormous impact on the physical and mental health of women and children. It is a complex issue and women experiencing domestic violence need individual support and access to a variety of services. - Domestic violence - tips for children.
If you live in a home where there is a lot of violence, it can be very upsetting and frightening. Violence in the home is always wrong and it's never your fault. These tips might help you learn more about how to stay safe, what to do, types of violence and how to get help if you are being abused. - Domestic violence - tips for women with disabilities.
Women with disabilities are more likely to experience violence than other women and for more extended periods of time. There is a wide range of services available to help you. It may be a good idea to get the aid of a trusted relative or friend who can assist you to get help. - Domestic violence and children.
Young children don't just 'forget' about an episode of domestic violence. Children who witness regular acts of domestic violence have greater emotional and behavioural problems than other children. Some of the immediate effects may include nightmares, anxiety, withdrawal and bed wetting. - Domestic violence and women with disabilities.
Compared to women without disabilities, women with disabilities are more likely to experience violence and for more extended periods of time. - Domestic violence and women with disabilities.
Compared to women without disabilities, women with disabilities are more likely to experience violence and for more extended periods of time. - Sex education for children with intellectual disabilities.
Everyone needs ongoing, age appropriate sexuality education to help develop a positive attitude to their sexuality. It can also help to avoid sexual abuse, sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancy. Practical suggestions for parents on how to provide sex education to children with intellectual disabilities are available. - Sex education for children with intellectual disabilities - tips for parents.
Everyone needs ongoing, age appropriate sexuality education. This will help them develop a positive attitude to their sexuality. It can also help to avoid sexual abuse, sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancy. Practical suggestions for parents on how to provide sex education to children with intellectual disabilities are available.
