**A gentle warning, this episode discusses self-harm and cutting. If you are feeling vulnerable in this area, please consult with a doctor or mental health professional in your area. Or call one of the Suicide Prevention numbers listed in the resources.**
What would you do if you discovered your child was suffering from self-harm and depression? Would you know where to go to get them the best help possible? On this episode of The Warfare Parenting Podcast, we conclude our conversation with Author Dena Yohe on self-harm and where parents can begin looking for resources if they suspect their child is dealing with self-harm and cutting.
Dena shares a list of important resources for parents from books to websites to even support groups hosted through Hope for Hurting Parents. Dena stresses the importance of listening as a parent when they discover their child is self-harming and then equipping themselves with knowledge from books and websites. She also shares the importance of online and in person support groups and how talking with other families can create a sense of community and understanding for both the child and the parents.
Who is Dena Yohe?
Dena Yohe and her husband Tom are the co-founders of Hope for Hurting Parents, a ministry dedicated to helping parents who are grieving over the destructive choices of their teen and adult children. The Yohes’ ability to bring advice and encouragement to parents is born out of the dark times they experienced with their formerly troubled daughter, Renee, who suffered from addiction, depression, self-injury and suicidal thoughts. Renee has recovered and is now enjoying a successful career as a singer-songwriter and jewelry designer. Her story is the genesis of a global non-profit movement called To Write Love on Her Arms and a movie by the same name.
Things We Talk About in this Episode:
Here are all the resources we talked about in this episode, I HIGHLY encourage you to check out Dena's Book, You Are Not Alone: Hope for Hurting Parents of Troubled Kids.
US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Or you can text "home" to 741741
Free Resources - A Gift from Laine to You! https://lainelawsoncraft.com/life
Free - Is Life Hurting Too Much: The Three R's to Walking into Healing" E-BOOK
DOWNLOAD FREE: 5 Warfare Prayers for Your Prodigal: https://lainelawsoncraft.com/warfare-prayers/
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