How can we as parents and caring adults show up for youth engaging in non-suicidal self-injury in a supportive, non-judgmental way?
When we find out that our child or teen may be engaging in non-suicidal self-injury, it's normal to feel a range of emotions from shock, guilt, fear, shame, or confusion. All of these feelings are valid and normal - but how we manage our feelings in a way that allows us to show up for our child or teen can make all the difference in whether they feel supported, and whether or not they may feel ready to receive help. Watch this webinar with Dr. Taylor Burke to learn more about NSSI, tips and scripts for what you can say to a child or teen engaging in NSSI, and how to pursue treatment options. Please note this video discusses topics of suicidality, death by suicide, and self-injury.
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