212: My Story: Pt 2: Emotionally Supporting Yourself As a Parent of a Teen with Mental Health Struggles
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It can be difficult to find help for parents who are supporting teens with mental health issues. As the person who is carrying the weight of guiding and caring for your child, you need support too. Join Alicia on this week’s episode of the Christian Mindset Coach as she discusses experiencing grief and disappointment, the importance of our attitude and responses in moments where our children are struggling, as well as mental health resources and other parenting support for those walking alongside their children through mental health issues. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [03:57] Help for parents struggling with grief and disappointment [07:25] How our attitude and response affects our teens with mental health issues [11:09] Parenting support for defining boundaries and leaning on unconditional love [15:43] A prayer for our kids and for parents [17:48] Mental health resources for parenting teens with mental health issues If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, you are not alone. If you are in crisis, please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or dial 911. RESOURCES: Calm Your Anxiety Mindset Tool Kit Boundaries with Teens by Dr. John Townsend  You Cannot Lose My Love - YouTube Jesus Revolution Movie It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life’s Toughest Issues by Jessica Peck Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter by Kari Kampakis Faithful Counseling - Get Started & Sign-Up Today MENTIONED AND OTHER RELATED EPISODES: Ep 192: 3 Everyday Mindset Skills for More Emotional Stability EP 194: 5 Bible Verses on Love to Meditate On When You Need Comfort Ep 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming EP 210: My Daughter's Story: A Christian Teen's Journey Through Depression, Suicide + Eating Disorders EP 211: My Story: Pt 1: Emotionally Supporting Yourself As a Parent of a Teen with Mental Health Struggles Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)! If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life.  To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to [email protected], and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way!
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