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Scenario

How to Support Someone's Mental Health Without Making It About You

My teenage son has anxiety attacks and I want to help but everything I do seems to make it worse.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to fix a loved one's emotional pain can become another source of pressure when what they need is simply witnessed presence.

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

“Where Are You with Emotional intelligence and co-regulation?”

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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