Know

There are few professional experiences as stressful as suspecting and reporting child abuse or neglect. Before and after the report, you will likely feel a range of emotions. Read these quotes from professionals who have experienced this situation. Reflect on how you might feel.

The emotions can be even more complicated when you suspect and report child abuse or neglect that occurred in your own program. You may suspect one of your colleagues or friends. You may suspect someone who has been with the program for a long time or someone who has more authority than you do. You may be neighbors or attend the same community events. You might worry that you will be judged or socially excluded because of your report. You may feel compelled to “cover” for someone you know or like. You may also feel pressured to protect the reputation of your program. All of these emotions are natural, but you must remember your legal obligation to protect children from harm.If a child has been harmed or is in imminent risk of harm, you must make a report. Remember, you are in the right. It is not OK for anyone to pressure you not to report a clear suspicion of abuse or neglect. Do not ignore your instincts. A child’s life may depend on it.

这种事件的压力是巨大的。当你增加自己的真实生活压力源 - 债务，关系，继续你的教育等时，它可以感到压倒性。重要的是你照顾好自己。您必须尽力而为有助于帮助孩子学习的重要工作。当您感到平静，舒适和自信时，您可以更好地建立与儿童和家庭的关系。与家庭应对挑战的相同保护区因素适用于美国所有人的成年人。让我们探索每个保护因素以及它们如何适应您的工作。该材料已从预防的儿童虐待和促进福祉方面调整：美国卫生和人类服务部的行动网络资源指南。

See

你每天都努力工作。为了让自己保持精神上和身体健康，您必须学会识别您自己的压力迹象。观看此视频，了解有关压力和保护自己的心理健康的更多信息。

Do

Consider the following strategies adapted from Preventing Child Maltreatment and Promoting Well-Being: A Network for Action 2013 Resource Guide by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

建立你的恢复力：

• 与您服务的家庭建立信任关系，以及您每天看到的同事。花点时间了解这些人。通过对话和庆祝活动投资关系的时间可以帮助您更多地享受您的工作，并更好地做到这一点。
• Talk regularly with your T&Cs or manager. This person is there to support you in your work and can help you when we need it. They can be a valuable professional resource for you.
• Find out about mental health support resources in your programMIL或在您的安装中. Mental health professionals should be part of your team. Talk to them whenever you feel the need, and make sure families can access their services.MILFind out if non-medical counseling is an option to help you work through short-term stressors. Explorehttp://www.militaryonesource.mil/non-medical-counselingfor more information.
• 观察家庭和学龄儿童压力的早期迹象。通过提供鼓励，支持和帮助解决问题的提高。
• Seek out professional development on strategies that reduce stress: goal setting, anticipating difficulties, problem-solving, communication, and self-care.
• 记住,心理健康和身体health are interrelated. Take the time to exercise, eat well, and seek out opportunities for relaxation, meditation, or prayer.

Knowledge of Child Development

• 完成虚拟实验室学校的课程。这些课程将帮助您了解5和12岁之间的社会，认知和体育发展。它还可以帮助您在学龄儿童工作中学习和使用有效的实践。
• Seek out resources in your community and online. There are a variety of tools available from reputable agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has compiled easily accessible information about development through childhood and the teen years. You can also find information at educational resource centersMILor from your trainer.
• 利用专业发展机会。参加会议和研讨会。参与教练或指导机会。

社交联系：

• Use (or talk to management about creating) a relaxing space in your program where you can take a break.
• Attend social events, like movie nights or sporting events, at your program. Talk to families and co-workers.
• Develop a new hobby or expand an old one. Take a class on a topic that interests you. Community colleges, local retailers, and community recreation departments offer inexpensive courses around a variety of topics like cooking, technology, foreign languages, exercise and knitting.
• 建立或留住与您的邻居，敬拜地点或其他社区机构的强大联系。

Concrete Supports:

• 当您需要帮助时承认。如果您正在努力努力，关系问题或其他个人关注，请不要让自己变得不堪重负。成为您服务的家庭的榜样，并获得所需的帮助。
• Look for signs of stress in yourself and talk to someone who can help. If you have a history of trauma yourself, you may be especially vulnerable to stress.

儿童的社会和情感能力：

• Talk to yourMILtrainer or导师about the programs or strategies you should use to promote social and emotional competence.
• 在学龄年龄年度期间，确定关键的社交技能儿童需要。确保您的计划有助于学龄儿童开发和使用这些技能。
• Remember you can be a safe and stable influence in a child’s life.