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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“Our daughter was the joy of our life until she turned 13, then all hell broke loose. Rick helped us understand what was happening to her and we made some adjustments that helped us get through it. She’s now in University and doing well.”
(D.A. – St. Thomas)
