CONFLICT AND DISCIPLINE – conflict in a home with a teenager is inevitable – challenge for parents is to balance firmness with support and encouragement -parenting a depressed teen is particularly challenging – “walking on eggshells” – scared of pushing too far TIPS 1. “Pause” button – don’t get sucked into full-scale war – exit & wait – brain dead phrases – reflectors 2. active listening 3. […]
WARNING SIGNS – depression – previous suicide attempts – suicide of someone close – talking of suicide – preoccupation with death – giving away possessions – saying “Good bye” to family & friends – cryptic statements “You won’t have to worry about me anymore” – listening to sad music – drawing morbid pictures – statements indicating feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, worthlessness – statements about being a burden to others – loss of interest in […]
This full day or 2 evening workshop will introduce you […]
This workshop will present the facts, myths, misconceptions, controversy and […]
Phone: (519) 485-4678
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“I wish we had found Rick 2 years ago. We could have saved ourselves and our son a lot of trouble.”
(T.T. – Byron)
