This week has been brutal for Brisbane. We have lost 3 tweens/teens to suicide and...
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I want you to imagine you have a backpack sitting in front of you. It...
Most studies suggest females participate in self-harm at higher rates than males. The Child and...
Please note: For the purpose of this article I have referred to a counsellor as...
Self-harm is something that is very difficult for caring adults to comprehend. It is also...
When parents first find out that their child is self-harming they usually feel alone. They...
When you and I were young, it was unlikely we ever had to support a...
I recently received this question from a mum who found herself in a dilemma after...
If you have discovered that your child is self-harming you will be feeling a range...
Here are two emails I recently received which share parents’ concerns about their daughter’s body...
For many years I ran a successful charity that supported young people and their families...
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Practical Resources for Those Affected by Youth Suicide
This week has been brutal for Brisbane. We have lost 3 tweens/teens to suicide and 1 mother. In response, this
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Unpacking Life: How Parents Leave a Legacy
I want you to imagine you have a backpack sitting in front of you. It has been in your family
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Handling Life Like a Man: The Unique Way Self-Harm Impacts Boys
Most studies suggest females participate in self-harm at higher rates than males. The Child and Adolescent Self-Harm in Europe CASE
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Tweens and teens feel big emotions – and those turning to self-harm to cope is...
When parents first find out that their child is self-harming they usually feel alone. They...
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What To Do If Your Child Is Self-harming
Tweens and teens feel big emotions – and those turning to self-harm to cope is more common than you think.
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An Interview at 96.5FM with Timothy Long about Self-Harm
When parents first find out that their child is self-harming they usually feel alone. They often come to the conclusion
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