STRESS CONTROL FOR TEACHERS

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BACK	The so called “problem child” is one that is exhibiting stress generated behavior. The child is easily provoked to anger and outbursts. This child may be suffering from low self-esteem, negative home life, lack of successes in schoolwork and sports, and stress build-up. Lowering the stress in the “problem child” can lower the stress in the teacher as well. Lowering Stress In The Problem Child Keep Your Cool - The problem child builds self-esteem by upsetting the adult world. When the teacher becomes upset the problem child achieves a success. Introduce A Behavior Improvement Plan - Determine a baseline for inappropriate behavior and reward the child when improvements are noticed. Accent the positive behaviors. Discover Ways To Bring More Positives Into The Child’s Life - Try to arrange regular friendly chats with the child to discover likes and dislikes, joys and problems. The chat itself is positive and makes the child feel important. Finding positive things for the child to do and giving positive reinforcement will help raise the child’s self-esteem and help modify the behavior. Institute A Strenuous Exercise Program - This will reduce the nervous tensions form the stress build-up and give the child more behavior control. Encourage active play, running, and contests. Praise positive results. Search For Opportunities To Raise Self-Esteem - The child may find successes in art, music, or other activities. Give the child opportunities to succeed in new areas.	NEXT
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