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Child spirituality
Education & Development

Child spirituality

...empathy and positive regard are met. This perhaps suggests that children need their spirituality and moral development nurtured by empathic adults. Spirituality, morality, religion and ethics are closely linked. Most religious belief systems have concerns about the sanctity of life, respect and care for the family, community and others. This may be enshrined in a moral...
Closing the awarding gap: practical actions to support Black and minority ethnic students
Education & Development

Closing the awarding gap: practical actions to support Black and minority ethnic students

...empathy, and gentle encouragement for students to stretch themselves. Invite students to mention anything affecting their studies, without pressure. Check students understand how to access disability support if needed. Respond to queries promptly – this is remembered positively, sometimes years later. Be mindful that some students may describe mental health difficulties...
Will we ever be able to trust an AI sports coach?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Will we ever be able to trust an AI sports coach?

...empathy and trust that define great coaching? This article explores the promises and pitfalls of AI in the future of sport...The application of different technologies to enhance sports training has been steadily progressing over the last thirty years. From football, tennis and rugby, to gymnastics and trampolining, different technologies are now being used for the...
What does it mean to be trauma informed in practice?
Society, Politics & Law

What does it mean to be trauma informed in practice?

...empathy for others and avoiding judgement being collaborative (working with others to develop trust and find the best outcome) facilitating empowerment. (Trauma Informed Plymouth Network, n.d.) When you engage with the public, who may be victims of crime traumatised by their experience, and when working with colleagues, you will utilise learning and awareness of the...
The interplay of language and culture in times of crisis: COVID-19 and beyond
Languages

The interplay of language and culture in times of crisis: COVID-19 and beyond

...empathy but also drives home the important point that countries beyond Ukraine could find themselves the victims of Putin’s attacks. The use of the surname Bandera is a Ukrainian cultural reference to replace the use of Molotov. Stepan Bandera was a Ukrainian nationalist fighter against Soviet Russia (Motyl, 2022). Digital tools and humanitarian support In times of...
Is there such thing as ‘male’ and ‘female’ autism?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Is there such thing as ‘male’ and ‘female’ autism?

...empathy, love or care but does not express those overtly. Internalising is a particularly important concept to understand in autism, as some autistic people tend to internalise their difficulties, meaning that their needs may not be detected as early as the needs of autistic people who present with a more externalising profile and accompanying learning disabilities, for...
Neurodiversity: What is it and what does it look like across races?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodiversity: What is it and what does it look like across races?

...empathy and be more able to see the big picture when problem solving as well as struggle with reading. Having dyspraxia and having difficulties with coordination, movement, balance and organisation abilities may also provide a person with better soft skills such as active listening. However, those who advocate the concept of neurodiversity do not disregard the struggles...
Raising awareness and support for men
Health, Sports & Psychology

Raising awareness and support for men

...empathy to men who may be struggling and looks at some of the support available...This article refers to suicide and discusses baby loss. If you need assistance, the Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123. 19 November marks an occasion held each year which focuses on the issues faced by men, including mental health and well-being and also men’s positive contribution to...