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Mental ABUSE ... at home | |||
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| Some of the signs | Anger, emotional outbursts & traumatic events Depression, no conversations, being secretive & sleeping problems Extreme weight loss or gain Unexplained desire for drugs or drink New interest in violent TV games & movies Changes in personal grooming habits (eg not showering) |
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| Immediate recognition | Realise that it is never too late Start fixing things by teaching values that can last. |
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| Circuit breaker steps | 1.
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Get a good night's sleep to built up your inner strength |
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Meet in a safe place so there is less chance of arguements | |
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Quietly listen to all sides and show that you do care | |
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Avoid: blaming each other, anger, guilt and sadness | |
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Respect each other's decisions, even if you don't agree. | |
| Rebuilding steps | A. | Stop any bullying & violence if present, (isolate if needed) |
| B. | Resolve any teenage disruptions within the family | |
| C. | Develop more life skills (like parenting skills for parents) | |
| D. | Honestly & fairly deal with any core problems in the family | |
| Other useful stuff .... |
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Any attempt to resolve issues will not be successful if those involved do not want to fix things. In such situations, maybe if it is better if those involved go there own way. |
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Domestic Violence Telephone Service (24 hr) Women's Information Referral Line Men's Referral Service Kid's Helpline |
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1800 656 463 1800 817 227 1300 789 978 1800 551 800 |
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