Psychologist Discusses Colin Gray's Testimony: Father of Apalachee HS shooter (part 4)

Описание: Today licensed psychologist, Dr. Patrice Berry discusses Colin Gray's trial. He is charged after purchasing a weapon for his son (additional info listed below) This is for information/education only and is NOT medical or psychological assessment/advice. We will discuss his testimony from Thursday and Friday (Feb 26th and 27th).

Link to my prior videos:
Part 1: https://youtube.com/live/gtRl10hlYyY
Part 2: https://youtube.com/live/oBxD85wO8-g
Part 3: https://youtube.com/live/YJtqp472aao

Overview: "Gray is charged with nearly 30 felony counts, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors allege he gave his son, Colt Gray, access to a SIG Sauer M400 rifle, knowing there were warning signs, and failed to prevent the Sept. 4, 2024, attack. Testimony on Monday included accounts from teachers, administrators and Judd Smith, who described what they witnessed inside the school. The proceedings laid out two sharply different portrayals of the father-son relationship."
Prosecutors argued Colin Gray purchased the rifle as a Christmas gift in December 2023, months after law enforcement warned him about alleged online threats tied to his son. They contend he continued allowing access to firearms despite concerns about the teen’s behavior." The Source :This is a FOX 5 Atlanta: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/apal...

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Strategies to Protect Children Without Attacking the Other Parent
-Maintain a Neutral, Loving Haven: Ensure your home is a safe, loving place where the child feels comfortable expressing their feelings without pressure.
-Do Not Retaliate or Criticize: Avoid speaking negatively about the other parent, even if provoked. Do not make the child feel they must choose sides.
-Validate and Listen: Listen to the child’s concerns and validate their emotions without reinforcing false narratives or negative comments about the other parent.
-Maintain Firm, Consistent Boundaries: Keep consistent routines and rules in your home. This provides stability, reducing the anxiety caused by the inconsistent or negative atmosphere elsewhere.
-Encourage the Child to Love Both Parents: Assure the child that it is okay to love both parents, which relieves their guilt and emotional distress.
-Seek Professional Counseling: Involve a mental health professional, preferably one specializing in high-conflict family dynamics, to help the child and you navigate these challenges.

Tools to find a licensed therapist:
www.psychologytoday.com
www.therapyforblackgirls.com
www.therapyforblackmen.org
www.openpathcollective.com
https://mydestanation.com/start

Lists of multiple abuse/neglect/etc hotlines: http://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/

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