How to Reconnect When Your Loved One Won’t Come Out of Their Room

Описание: When someone you love pulls away, isolates in their room, or barely responds, it can feel heartbreaking—and overwhelming.

Families often ask me:
“How do I reach them without making things worse?”

In this video, I share a simple, recovery-oriented connection skill I call the “Ding Dong Dash” (or Ring and Run) technique.
It’s designed to reduce pressure, rebuild engagement, and help your loved one reconnect—without turning every interaction into a discussion about symptoms or treatment.

You’ll learn:

Why common attempts to connect often backfire
How pressure shuts down engagement (even when intentions are good)
A step-by-step way to invite connection without waiting to be rejected
What to do (and what NOT to do) when your loved one joins in


This approach is grounded in recovery-oriented cognitive therapy and years of working with individuals experiencing psychosis and their families.

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