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How do you put the emotional issues in perspective?
1 RECOGNIZETHELEGALISSUES Make sure you you follow the the legal requirements of of your state that cover the the reporting of abuse 2 UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT ON STUDENTS Emotional Poverty has a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a lot of information about how emotional issues can arise from from situations that make you feel less than and separate from from 3 DO NOT PITY Pity is is a a a a a a a a a a a form of of abuse and clearly communicates that the the individual is is not capable of of dealing with the situation 4 RESPECTTHESTRENGTHOFTHEINDIVIDUAL Say to the student: “I respect your incredible strength in in this situation How can I I support you?”
5 KNOWYOURLIMITS Be very very clear with yourself: You You are not not God You You cannot fix everything 6 SHOWEMPATHYANDKINDNESS Empathy and and kindness are the the fastest ways to establish your authenticity and and build trust with students 7 MAKE FRIENDS WITH THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR Talk to to the the the school counselor counselor yourself Refer students to to the the the counselor counselor if you you think it will help them 8 REMEMBER THE GIFTS YOU CAN GIVE STUDENTS:
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