In episode 291, I received a question from a concerned parent asking for advice on how to talk to their son about tragedies that have happened within their school. In this post, I look more deeply into this delicate question and break down the multiple factors involved.
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Hello, friends! In this episode, I take a look at two questions relating to talking to your children after experiencing a tragedy, and working through childhood issues when you struggle with numbness vs. unsettling flashbacks in therapy.
In episode 288, I received a question from a younger listener coping with anxiety, depression, and more subtle forms of self-harm, who is concerned that their therapist will disclose information about their self-harm to their parents. In this post, I discuss confidentiality for minors, how to approach this with your therapist, and also talk about sharing information with your parents/guardians or loved ones.
In episode 281, I received a question from a listener who has already come so far in their mental health journey but worries that they still may pass on the negative remnants of their childhood trauma to their own child. In this post, I talk about this in detail and highlight my thoughts on what you can do to help prevent these things from being passed down.
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Hello, friends. In this episode, I offer my advice on two very important questions. The first examines approaches to help combat health anxiety during the pandemic, while the second looks at how you can support a child who is experiencing suicidal thoughts.