Author: Ben Biddick

Do you know someone with Little Man Syndrome?


Dealing with anyone who is angry can be challenging, but adding the complexity of “little man syndrome” (a term sometimes used to describe individuals who compensate for feelings of inadequacy by behaving in an overly aggressive or domineering manner) can make it even more difficult. Here are some steps you might consider:

  1. Remain Calm: Keep your own emotions in check. Responding with anger or frustration can escalate the situation further.
  2. Empathize: Try to understand where the person is coming from. Often, underlying insecurities or frustrations drive their behavior. Empathizing doesn’t mean condoning their behavior but understanding it.
  3. Listen: Let them vent their frustrations. Sometimes, people just need to feel heard. Actively listening can help defuse the situation.
  4. Set Boundaries: Firmly but respectfully establish boundaries for acceptable behavior. Let them know that aggressive or disrespectful behavior is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
  5. Avoid Confrontation: If possible, try to de-escalate the situation without engaging in confrontation. Sometimes, simply removing yourself from the situation can be the best course of action.
  6. Stay Safe: If you feel physically threatened, prioritize your safety above all else. Remove yourself from the situation and seek help if necessary.
  7. Seek Assistance: If the person’s behavior is persistent or escalating, consider involving a supervisor, authority figure, or mediator who can help resolve the situation.
  8. Be Patient: Changing behavior takes time. Be patient and persistent in your efforts to maintain a respectful and calm demeanor, even in the face of aggression.

Remember, you can only control your own actions and reactions. Focus on managing yourself and your responses rather than trying to change the behavior of others.

How can we build and maintain warm and positive relationships with our children or teens?

Learn how simple actions like creating positive family routines and maintaining open and honest communication help foster a warm, supportive relationship with your child or teen.

Childmind Institute: https://childmind.org/positivepar…/positive-relationships/

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On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the amazing women who are Unified Community Services. They’re dedicated, intelligent, passionate, and resilient women who daily serve the most vulnerable adults and children in our communities while also balancing their tremendous commitments to their own families. They make our world a special place with their presence, compassion, and leadership. It’s an absolute honor to empower them to be their very best.

Interested in learning more about opioids and having NARCAN available to help save a life? We are offering another free NARCAN training on March 20, 2024, from 6pm to 7pm at the Barneveld Area Rescue Squad 403 Bus Id, Barneveld, WI.

Anyone is welcome to attend this training on recognizing signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone. Each participant will receive a kit that contains two doses of NARCAN.

Register by scanning the QR code or clicking on the link:

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Interested in learning more, but cannot attend this training…Individual training sessions are available by appointment at the Health Department. Call 608-930-9870 for more information/to schedule an appointment.