Found Cuts on Your Daughter? What To Say First (Parent Guide)

Описание: Just found cuts on your daughter's arm? Don't panic. This therapist guide covers exactly what to say to your teen, how to handle the "oxygen mask" moment, and the first steps to take.

Finding out your teen is self-harming is terrifying. You might feel panicked, angry, or completely helpless. This video is your survival guide for that exact moment.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and trauma therapist specializing in NSSI (Non-Suicidal Self-Injury), I walk you through exactly how to move from panic to connection. We cover the mistakes parents often make out of fear, and I give you the specific scripts to repair the relationship.

In this video, you will learn:
-The Panic: Why your initial reaction matters (and how to forgive yourself if you yelled).
-The Oxygen Mask: How to regulate your own emotions before engaging so you can be the calm anchor your teen needs.
-The Repair: A step-by-step script for talking to your teen without "fixing" or lecturing.
-The Contract: The "No Fixing" agreement that gets teens to open up.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Found cuts on your teen? Start here.
1:21 - What to do when you panic (Oxygen Mask)
2:42 - What to say to your teen (Exact Script)
5:38 - How to turn a bad conversation into a good one (Dad’s Script)
6:45 - How to move forward with a teen who cuts

ABOUT THE CHANNEL: Self Harmony provides clinical resources and DBT skills for NSSI recovery. Led by a licensed therapist, we focus on breaking the stigma of self-harm and giving parents and teens practical tools for healing.

DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or your teen are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately.

Common Questions Answered in this Video:
-"I found cuts on my daughter, what do I do?"
-"What are the signs my child is self-harming?"
-"How do I talk to my daughter about cutting?"
-"What should I say to a teen who is self-harming?"

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