5.2 Childhood Stress and Behavioral Issues

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2) Answer in the chat: What's a good way to cope with stress?

​What we will focus on today:

​Some reminders:

Topic 1:
Anxiety, Stress, and Sibling Difficulties

Multiple Choice

How many people experience anxiety?

• About 15% of teenagers experience anxiety.
• 100% of the population experiences anxiety.

• Approximately 31.1% of adults experience anxiety.
• Only 5% of adults report experiencing anxiety.

Anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone experiences at one time or another.

​Similarly,

Open Ended

Sometimes that stress can be rooted to sibling relationships.

What are pros and cons of having a sibling?

Open Ended

As the parent, what would you do in this situation?

Your two children, Sierra and Parma, share a bedroom. Today they woke up at the same time, ate breakfast, and have been playing together for the entire morning. Sierra repeatedly tells Parma her ideas aren't good. At first, Parma goes along with Sierra's ideas, but after awhile, her patience wears off. She begins to yell at Sierra.

Multiple Select

What is one way that caregivers can help resolve sibling difficulties?

• Allow children to have a balance between time together and alone.

• They can shame their children for feeling a certain way.

• They can model good communication skills by listening and staying calm.

• They can require siblings to share a bedroom.

Topic 2:
Anxiety and depression disorders

Multiple Choice

What are the symptoms of a childhood anxiety disorder?

• Frequent laughter and joyfulness
• Heightened social skills and confidence
• Excessive worry, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, sleep disturbances, and physical complaints like stomachaches.

• Increased appetite and weight gain

Multiple Choice

Sharing our emotions can help. Why? What is a benefit?

• Improved relationships and emotional support.

• Emotional sharing has no impact on relationships.
• It causes people to feel more isolated.
• Sharing emotions leads to increased misunderstandings.

Open Ended

What other strategies do you know of to help children when they experience stress, sadness, and anxiousness?

​What are your top two?

Topic 3:
Behavioral disorders in children

Multiple Choice

Which are considered common behavioral disorders in children?

• Depression
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Learning Disabilities
• ADHD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, Anxiety Disorders

​Examples of Behavior Disorders in Children 1/3

​Examples of Behavior Disorders in Children 2/3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

• Overly organized behavior
• Extreme shyness
• Excessive sleeping
• Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity

​Examples of Behavior Disorders in Children 3/3

Multiple Choice

What are the symptoms of childhood behavioral issues?

• Heightened interest in sports
• Increased appetite and weight gain
• Improved academic performance
• Aggression, defiance, excessive tantrums, social withdrawal, and academic difficulties.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be a symptom of a conduct disorder?

• Aggressive behavior towards people or animals
• Consistent adherence to rules
• Strong academic performance
• Excessive shyness in social situations

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of cognitive behavioral therapy?

• The purpose of cognitive behavioral therapy is to change negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve mental health.
• To promote social skills and networking.
• To enhance physical fitness and strength.
• To provide medication for mental disorders.

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Closing and practical application: What are two emotions you feel right now?