Dear Reader,
Thank you for being bold enough to ask this question! There are so many ways to answer this question, because the answer is different for everyone. Many people self-harm for the same reasons people drink or do drugs. The simple answer is to avoid the harsh reality of their circumstances.
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So your teen has a formal diagnosis of Depression.....now what? You've decided to continue with therapy + that's awesome when they're in session, but what the heck are you supposed to do in the meantime? How can you help maximize their potential for progress? This list is not conclusive, but it should help give you a starting point. It's important to remember that #1 a diagnosis is not the end of the world! #2 The journey of healing is different for people. This means that even if you've suffered through depression, what [insert name] needs might not be the same thing you needed. Your role is just to offer support - let's get started!
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CONGRATS!!! You survived the entire school year! Now what the heck should you do? It's always so difficult to figure out what to do with your children. You put them in this summer camp that sounds awesome, but after a few weeks go by...they hate it! Or they want to go to this super-amazing-life-changing-I'll-die-if-I-don't-go camp, but it's waaaaaaaaay TOO EXPENSIVE!!! What do you do? Where is the middle ground? Today I'm hoping to give you strategies you can actually use this summer so you don't lose your mind...errr I mean so you can enjoy your summer to the fullest extent! There is a simple worksheet to help you generate personalized activities for your child(ren)! Click the picture below to download the worksheet + use it once you've read through the post! Here we go....
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Dear Reader,
Thank you for being brave enough to ask this question! I truly value every question that comes to my inbox! If you have submitted a question + I haven't discussed it yet - fear not! I will get to it. If you haven't submitted a question, but you would like to do so anonymously - click the link --->>>
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