Supporting Emotionally Vulnerable Young People
Emotional dysregulation describes responses that are poorly regulated and don't fall within the usual accepted range of emotional reaction. It may be seen where there is a marked fluctuation of mood, angry outbursts and separation anxiety; affecting social interactions, group dynamics and relationships at home and school. Children demonstrating emotional dysregulation may have experienced early childhood trauma, attachment disorder, neglect or abuse. This may include children with Autism, ADHD or conditions such as Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Pathological Demand Avoidance or Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The training includes:
▪ Signs of emotional dysregulation
▪ An understanding of detached emotional development
▪ Identifying the behaviour of children with high levels of guilt, shame and anger
▪ The effects of excessive substance and alcohol use on children's behaviour and learning
▪ Supporting vulnerable children, those in a state of hypervigilance, demonstrating unpredictable, high-risk or sexualised behaviours