Child and Adolescents (388)

Question 1

What are the 9 principles of intervention?

Answer 1

1. Build therapeutic relationship
2. Assess for suicidal risk/ Self harm
3. Be alert for substance abuse
4. Role model appropriate behaviour
5. Assess their environment
6. Treat the child AND family
7. Socialization
8. Look for ways to build self esteem
9. Help them learn appropriate ways to express/handle anger/aggression

Question 2

What are the 11 principles of intervention for eating disorders?

Answer 2

1. Build therapeutic relationship
2. Monitor daily caloric intake and electrolytes
3. Observe evidence for purging or compensation for food consumed
4. Monitor activity level
5. Weigh daily
6. Involve dietician
7. Support groups
8. Promote decision making in non-food related issues
9. promote positive self concept and body perception (identify + qualities)
10. Promote interactions with others
11. Patient teaching about disorder