This tool has been designed to equip you as a frontline practitioners or support staff within a child welfare organization, as you navigate the challenges of responding to a child in emotional distress.

Emotional distress in children can present itself in many ways; with physical aggression, verbal aggression, defiance, excessing crying and/or screaming, and self-harm being some common examples. It can be easy to assume that a child who is "acting out" is doing so for the purpose of defying authority or gaining attention, but more often than not, there is a deeper reason behind a child's challenging behavior.

By using this tool, you will hopefully gain knowledge and insight on how to cope with children who are exhibiting challenging behaviors.

Responding to Children in Distress

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