How you can help a Teen who Self-Harms
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Supporting a teenager who self-harms can feel overwhelming. Panic, fear, and confusion often cloud the way forward, leaving parents unsure how to respond and afraid of making things worse. In this session, we speak with the author of *When Teens Self-Harm, *a clinical psychologist with years of experience working with young people and families, about how parents can move from fear to calm, and create a safe, validating environment.
We’ll talk about why some young people self-harm, how to support them without judgement, and how to manage your own emotional response. We’ll also discuss how parents can talk to their teens schools, and how to shift from solution oriented to being fully present when your teen needs you most.
Speaker
Monika Parkinson
Dr
Dr Monika Parkinson is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience across the NHS, higher education, and private practice. She currently works as a Highly Specialist Paediatric Psychologist at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and Dingley Child Development Centre. Previously, she led a Primary CAMHS team and held an NIHR research fellowship exploring family support in teenage depression. Monika is also a Visiting Fellow at the University of Reading and has published widely, including several books. Her titles include When Teens Self-Harm: How Parents, Teachers and Professionals Can Provide Calm and Compassionate Support.
19
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM