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Scenario

When parent and child are both struggling with mental health

My teenage daughter and I are both dealing with depression and I'm trying to model healthy coping while also not pretending I have it all figured out, but sometimes I think my honesty about my struggles makes her feel less safe and sometimes my attempts to be strong feel fake to both of us.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The tension between authentic vulnerability and protective strength in a caregiving relationship where both people are suffering.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parts work and Internal Family Systems?”

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.

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