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The Words We Use Matter – Communicate Simply and Effectively
When it comes to the mental health of our loved ones, there is nothing more important than ensuring we communicate our support for them. It would be a shame if they didn’t feel it because we used a lot of mental health jargon instead of having more extended conversations with them. Take the time. They are worth it.
Link – Half Of Parents Whose Teens Consider Suicide Have No Idea
Not only are parents missing what’s happening with their kids, this miscommunication goes both ways: “Jones and his team were surprised to find similar disagreement in the other direction, between children’s downplayed reports of their thoughts versus what their parents saw as troubling indicators. A significant number of teenagers denied they had thought about suicide…
Link – Books for Partners: PTSD, Abuse, Dissociative Disorders, DID, BPD and more.
This is a pretty good list of books that may be helpful for partners, parents, and even children with parents dealing with trauma. Take a look, and if you’ve read any of the books on the list, and want to recommend it, feel free to leave a review here! http://traumadissociation.com/books-partners-family-ptsd-dissociative-abuse.html
