A Proven, Step-By-Step Method To Helping Your Teen Overcome Their Cutting Problems Once And For All
In this book you will learn specific step by step strategies to help your teen overcome their cutting problems forever.
Many parents wonder how could kids these days do such things to themselves? Kids today are growing up in a vastly different world to their parents. Yet cutting occurs in the lives of more teens than we commonly think. This book is a readily available resource to assist parents to play a supportive role to assist their teen to overcome their cutting obsession. There are many reasons why teens can engage in this and this book will attempt to provide practical solutions.
Here Is A Preview Of What You’ll Learn…
Chapter 1
Extending Your Arm: The Long Process of Reaching Out
Reaching Out to Your Teen 7
I. Directly Reach Out 7
II. Talk to his/her friends 8
III. Talk to his/her teachers
The Right Timing
Chapter 2
Opening Your Ears: Listening to Your Teen
Listening
I. Ask Questions about Your Teen
II. Ask Question about What Your Teen Wants to Do
Chapter 3
Speaking Out: Discussing about Cutting and Self-Harm
Suggestions to Make Your Teen’s Cutting Stop
I. Tell Your Teen to Talk to You
II. Tell Your Teen to Talk to Friends
Chapter 4
Seeking More: Look for Resources for Your Teen
What you can do when you’re looking for resources is:
Consult a Professional
Chapter 5
Alternatives to Cutting
Ways to Distract from the Cutting 16
Simple Suggestions and Practices 16
I. Go out and Have Fun 16
II. Exercise 16
III. Get Your Teen a Pet 17
Other Ways to Draw Your Teen’s Attention from Cutting 17
I. Art 17
II. Music 17
III. Writing 18
IV. Clubs and Organizations 18
V. Sports 19
More Important than the Goals 19
Chapter 6
Help Centers for Cutting and Self-Harm
Organizations and Centers that help Self-Harming Teens and Cutting 21
I. The National Helpline 21
II. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 21
III. TeensHealth.org 21
IV. ActiveMinds.org 21
V. Menninger Clinic 22
Conclusion
