Strategies for Parenting a Suicidal Teen

A very helpful article from the Center for Therapy and Counseling Services

Communicate Openly & Respectfully

If your teenager shares concerns with you about suicidal thoughts, this shows great strength and trust in your relationship. It’s good to listen twice as much as you speak. If your teen shares something that private, show empathy and compassion by telling him you can imagine how hard it was for him to share and you will do whatever you can to to help solve the problem.

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Strategies for Parenting