Self-inflicted disorders and abuse

Hope UK provides excellent information, training and presentations on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

For more information visit their web site, www.hopeuk.org.

Care for Family also developed a course called Drug Proof your Kids which is being offered around the UK. For more information visit their site, www.dpyk.org.uk.

Some children you work with may be self-harming. They need professional help and if you suspect there is a problem that isn't being addressed, then you should use the channels provided by your Child Protection Policy to initiate action. www.adullam-ministries.org.uk gives advice on helpful and unhelpful ways to talk to self-harmers.

Some children may have eating disorders and again they should be receiving professional help. But for more information on anorexia and bulimia visit www.anorexiabulimiacare.co.uk.

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Supporting a child emotionally (Mary Dicker, 2009 conference) £2.99 How to support a child when they are going through emotional upheaval. A practice seminar to help those who have a desire to 'be there' for children.