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Scenario

When parents respond differently to a child's mental health crisis

Our teenage daughter has been cutting herself and my husband and I are completely falling apart in different ways — he wants to fix everything immediately and I keep spiraling into shame about what I did wrong, and we can't even comfort each other because we're both so scared and guilty.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A child's crisis can reveal how differently partners process fear and responsibility, leaving them isolated exactly when they need each other most.

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

“Where Are You with The parent's inner life — what children bring up?”

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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