ask her what would help
? mary A
> from: Kirstie McKenzie-McHarg <[log in to unmask]>
> date: Thu, 05 Feb 2004 15:29:32
> to: [log in to unmask]
> subject: Re: low self esteem
>
> You need to find a way to make her feel special and unique in the
> family. Bad enough to be a middle child of five, but to be taken away
> from all your support systems as well can only make it worse. I agree
> with hugs, treats and kisses. Don't push her too hard when she says she
> 'can't' but also don't let her get away with things she normally
> wouldn't - that can also be taken as a sign of not caring. Mentoring
> can be a really positive experience, but she also needs to feel special
> with her parents...
> Kirstie
>
> Dr. Kirstie McKenzie-McHarg
> Clinical Research Psychologist
>
> National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit
> University of Oxford
> Old Rd Campus
> Headington
> Oxford OX3 7LF
> >>> [log in to unmask] 02/05/04 2:10 PM >>>
> Getting her hearing tested would be a great idea... If there is any
> possibility - do get a full test rather than the basic one. I used to
> pass the basic tests everytime, as a child, despite having a high degree
> of hearing loss as I had learned to compensate from a very early age and
> when I was paying attention could get by <s>
>
> Also, what about your local social services? I used to be involved with
> a 'Family LInk worker scheme' in Lancashire. The idea is similar to the
> North American Big Brother/Sister programe where after receiving
> training and police /character checks etc Link workers are assigned to a
> child in a family for a period of at least 12 months. The intention is
> that they take the child for agreed time every week, often Saturdays, to
> give them one-to-one attention. Can involve lots of fun activities like
> the zoo and things as well as just spending time together shopping.doing
> homework, walking dogs etc...
>
> She sounds like she would benefit greatly from this sort of programme...
>
>
> Nikki
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: GP-UK on behalf of Jeff Green
> Sent: Thu 05/02/2004 1:06 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [GP-UK] low self esteem
>
>
>
> Jenny,
>
> I hesitate to answer, but the lack of constructive suggestions
> forces me to.
>
> I assume that her refusal to participate and do simple tasks isn't due
> to anything
> physical such as an inability to hear.
>
> Then, not evidence based, might not even be prescribable, but how about
> considering Omega 3 as a nutritional supplement?
>
> Jeff
Dr Mary Anderson MRCGP
Heaton Moor Medical Centre
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