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Emotional Support (and a great place to vent!)
Topics about: managing stress, anxiety & depression. Self-care practices. Feelings of guilt or shame. Dealing with judgment & stigma. Seeking therapy or counselling for yourself. Stories of resilience and progress. Grief and loss. A safe space to gain validation for whatever you're feeling.
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Effect on family dynamics, relationships & siblings
Topics about: Parent-child relationships. The strain on romantic relationships, parental conflict & disagreements. Impact on extended family members. Navigating family gatherings, holidays, and celebrations. Sibling relationships & effects on them.
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Behaviours: Aggression to People and Animals
Topics about: Bullying, threats or intimidation. Physical fights. Use of a weapon that can cause harm to others. Physical cruelty to people or animals. Stealing while confronting the victim (e.g. mugging, extortion). Has forced someone into sexual activity.
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Behaviours: Destruction of Property
Topics about: Deliberate fire setting to cause damage. Deliberately destroying other's property.
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Behaviours: Deceitfulness or Theft
Topics about: Has broken into someone's house, building or car. Often lies to obtain goods or avoid obligations (conning, manipulation). Has stolen items of nontrivial value without confronting the victim (shoplifting, forgery etc.)
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Behaviours: Serious Violations of Rules
Topics about: Often stays out at night without permission. Running away from home. Truancy from school.
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Personality: Relationships and Emotions
Topics about: Lack of remorse, guilt or concern for consequences of actions. Callousness, lack of empathy, unconcerned about the feelings of others - only the effects of their actions on themself. Unconcerned about performance (school, work etc) and blames others for poor performance. Shallow or deficient affect - insincere or superficial emotions (e.g. emotions contradict actions or are used to manipulate).
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Personality: Associated Features
Topics about: Thrill-seeking, recklessness, fearlessness, insensitivity to punishment, poor self-control, poor boredom & frustration tolerance, irritability, temper outbursts, suspiciousness, perceiving intentions of others as more hostile/threatening than is the case, substance misuse, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts.
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Comorbid Conditions
Topics about: ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Specific learning disorder, Communication Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive or Bipolar Disorders, and Substance-related disorders.
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Interventions & Treatments
Topics about: Psychological treatments. Medications. Alternative therapies. Residential Treatment Facilities. Child Protective Service Involvement & navigating the CPS system.
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School and Education
Topics about: dealing with schools and teachers, academic challenges and underachievement, school refusal and absenteeism, home schooling.
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Legal Considerations
Topics about: Child welfare and protection services (dealing with being falsely accused and seeking their assistance). Parental rights and responsibilities both before and after the age of 18. Legal considerations related to housing options and independent living. The juvenile justice system. Custody arrangements.
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When our children turn 18
Topics about: Support and guidance for those with adult children still living at home or those that have transitioned to independence. How you are doing now? Estrangement or reconnection. Discussions about your child aging out of CD or progressing on to ASPD.
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Parent Wins & Sibling Successes
Negativity often dominates conversations about our children with Conduct Disorder (CD), so "Parent Wins & Sibling Successes" is a dedicated space for much-needed positivity. Here, we honour the often-overlooked heroes in our families — the siblings who endure and thrive amidst the chaos, demonstrating resilience and grace. Is your daughter getting straight A's? Or did your son finally achieve his goal in that sport? Share their victories, big and small, and celebrate the incredible humans they are becoming.
This forum is also a place to recognise and applaud the achievements of parents and caregivers. Whether it's completing a course, finding a new hobby, or simply making it through a tough week, every success matters. Join us in uplifting each other, finding joy in our triumphs, and acknowledging the strength it takes to navigate these unique challenges. Together, we can find moments of positivity and support amidst the difficulties.
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Mental Health Professionals & Educators
A forum specifically for mental health professionals and educators who want to collaborate to discuss topics surrounding Conduct Disorder. This might include: Sharing insights, experiences, resources and strategies. Professional development and training. Research findings and evidence-based practices. Ethical and legal considerations. Self-care and burnout prevention.
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General Discussion
An open forum for miscellaneous topics not covered in any of the other forums.
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