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Scenario

When your child's mental health symptoms only show up at home

The therapist says my eight-year-old has anxiety but he seems fine at school and only melts down at home and I wonder if I am the problem.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A parent questions whether they are the source of their child's distress when symptoms appear only in their presence.

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

“Where Are You with Parenting a child with mental health challenges?”

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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