Newbie here needs help

[Nanata]

Hi,

I am new here and recently felt awful about myself. I have been working with children for the past 6 years and these last few weeks have been challenging for me. I am here to help myself going through this stress so I can help the children with their anger. I am regularly being swear and screamed at, slapped, kicked and hit by a child, but still need to keep myself strong for the other children under my care throughout the day. I cried almost every morning before going to work and after I finished my shifts. I love the children and would love to find my passion back. My body is suffering just as bad as my mental health. Advise/support would be so appreciated.

[tranzcrybe]

Is there just one abusive/violent child you are dealing with in particular? Perhaps you are seen as an easy target and are too caring for your own good/wellbeing.
Knowing the background of the child might help to detect early warning signs (resistance to authority, attention disorder, etc) allowing you to redirect their attention to more 'self initiated' activity.
Being 'strong' and resilient may be seen to condone the behaviour - regardless of age, one is never too young (or old!) to learn to treat others with respect and sometimes simply walking away can send a powerful message that abusive behavior is unacceptable.

[Sophia16]

Hi,

Welcome to the Beyond Blue forums and thank you for being open here. It sounds like you are going through a difficult time. You have been so strong.

You are an amazing person for sacrificing your mental health for work with children. You are gaining many rewards because of that. However, you cant keep ruining your mental health. Remember, you are your top priority, not anyone else.

Have you seen your local GP about this? They can help you cope with all this. Especially when it is hurting you and you are going through pain.

Stay safe and i am always here to chat

[Mark Z.]

Hi Nanata,

Welcome to the forum.

When you say you cry everyday it sounds really serious. You need to put your mental health as priority.

Do you have a chance to raise this particular kid's issue to your organisation? what's their response? How your employer react is important. If you think you love what you do but the employer simply doesn't address the issue, you may need to consider other work opportunities.

Mark

[quirkywords]

Nanata

welcome to this forum and thanks for reaching out.
seversl people have offered helpful suggestions.

i used to teach chi,dren with special needs and one child took a liking to me and expressed this with bites all over my body.

I tried to get help from the school but had to got to the local Education department. Once I felt I was,listened to and taken seriously then a behaviour program was implemented.
You need to get help and get help for the child’s behaviour. Find someone who understand and listens.Feel free to respond about any suggestions. We are listening to you.