ABSTRACT
Some children have had experiences that have shifted their perceptions of others as ‘out to get me’. It may take some time for a pupil to establish a more positive outlook, but it is important to help them do this, as it may otherwise turn into a paranoid approach to life which can impact on mental health. This has to be a two-way process that helps the student feel confident they are a valued member of the class and to begin to notice the positive.
