EPISODE 26: TRIGGER WARNING: Today's topic covers self-harm. In this episode, we are diving into a topic that many parents face, yet few openly talk about: self-harm. We'll be hearing from a family who experienced this challenge firsthand. They'll share how they addressed this dangerous and frightening situation and where they stand today. Let's welcome Amanda and Marc Ferraro. This brave couple reached out to Calm the Chaos after discovering their daughter's self-harm behaviors. Understandably, they were terrified. Imagine watching your child hurt, praying things don't escalate while scrambling to figure out how to support them best… Beyond tough. For a while, their daughter masked her pain, wearing long sleeves even on warm days – an unmistakable sign she was in a dark place. With guidance from Calm the Chaos, Amanda and Marc learned the importance of patience and allowing their daughter to open up at her own pace.  This trust-building eventually paved the way for her to see a doctor, begin therapy, use therapeutic cream for her injuries, and eventually return to school - a huge step forward. So, if you're looking for more information on this topic, either for yourself or for your children, I encourage you to tune in today. We'll discuss the steps to take after discovering a child's self-harm and where to find support. I promise this episode will offer hope. Join us. Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00)No one is talking about self-harm (01:14)Meet Amanda and Marc’s family (06:01)When they realized their daughter was struggling with self-harm… (07:10)What the parents tried before they discovered Calm the Chaos (09:25)The first couple of CTC steps (12:57)How Amanda and Marc’s expectations of their children have shifted (21:15)Anxiety and self-advocacy in middle school (24:08)Stop, Breathe, Anchor - a simple thing that is hard to do (29:34)Advice to parents concerned about their kid’s self-harming behaviors (36:53)Resources for parents discovering their child’s self-harming behaviors (39:55)CTC helps Marc at his work, too (45:09)Let us help you (46:32)Additional resources: Suicide hotlines: ☎️ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  ☎️ Crisis Text Line for Self-Harm  - - - ➡️ Sign up for the FREE workshop 7 Days To Less Chaos  - - - 📖 Get your copy of Calm The Chaos Book  ✨ Hear the Success Stories 🔍 Check out my website  👉 Check out my YouTube channel  - - - Connect with me on social media: 🔹 TikTok  🔹 Instagram  🔹 Facebook  - - - Calm the Chaos Parenting is a podcast offering parents practical tools and strategies to navigate the challenges of raising strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodivergent children. 🎧 Follow us on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!