Is Your Teen in Crisis? 4 Signs to Know & How to Respond
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Is Your Teen in Crisis? 4 Signs to Know & How to Respond
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Key Takeaways:
- Recognise Behavioral Changes: Learn to identify key signs of a teen in crisis, such as withdrawal, risk-taking, diminished school performance, and expressions of hopelessness.
- Maintain Calm and Support: Discover the importance of staying calm and curious, not reactive, to offer a safe environment where teens feel supported.
- Focus on Connection: Prioritise emotional safety and connection over immediate problem-solving to build trust and open communication lines with adolescents.
- Support Over Correct: Understand the need to connect with your teen before introducing any corrective actions or consequences post-crisis.
- Professional Help: Reinforce that seeking professional support is essential and conveying that doing nothing is not an option for their well-being.
Notable Quotes:
- "Crisis behavior is often communication, not defiance or attention-seeking."
- "A calm parent becomes the emotional anchor in a teen's storm."
- "Connect before we correct."
- "Doing nothing is not an option. My job is to love you and support you."
- "I'm here to listen if you need me. I'm here for you if you want to brainstorm any ideas together."
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