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Scenario

How to help a child who is self-harming without making it worse

I found out my daughter has been cutting herself and I keep checking her arms and asking if she is okay and I think I am making it worse.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parental panic masquerading as care can become another source of pain for a child already drowning in their own distress.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parental love — eros storge philia agape?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.