how/where do i get help for my daughter
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how/where do i get help for my daughter
| Thu, 10-07-2004 - 8:00pm |
I recently found out that my teenage daughter has "cut" herself on more than one occasion. I'm terribly scared for her mental health. There isn't alot of online information available. She's a very bright, vivacious, beautiful girl. Can someone please give me guidance?

Do you have insurance?
God could not be everywhere, so
I agree with the checking with the insurance company. Also, see if you can get your daughter to talk about it - at leat a little to get some idea of how urgently she should be seen. And also, to let her know that you want her to see someone (meaning a therapist) about it. Surprises usually don't work well with teens and ruin the trust issue.
See if you can find a therapist that deals with kids and adolescents - they are MUCH more in tune with adolescent behavior than the adult ones. I know that is a generalization, and there are probably some very good adult therapists who work successfully with teens, but that's been my expeience.
peace and love,
just_a_big_kid
Sue
peace and love,
just_a_big_kid