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HandholdMA.org is a family-friendly website designed for parents in Massachusetts who are worried about their child’s mental health. Is your kid just being a kid, or is their behavior something to worry about? If so, what are the next steps you can take? HandHold is here to help you figure that out. Learn more at handholdMA.org.

Something for your back pocket, as we start preparing for back to school season: HandholdMA.org is a family-friendly website designed for parents in Massachusetts who are worried about their child’s mental health. Is your kid just being a kid, or is their behavior something to worry about? If so, what are the next steps you can take? HandHold is here to help you figure that out. Learn more at handholdMA.org.

As we approach the end of the year how often do we stop, take time out and reflect on all that we have achieved? As a parent/carer we are so focussed on our children and our family that we barely give ourselves any time or credit. And especially when your child or young person is struggling with life; whether that be physical, emotional or mental health. Interesting at a recent coffee morning with parents Holding Space Eastbourne we asked this same question. Every parent starting talking about how proud they were of their children! It can be really hard for parents, carers or business owners to think about ourselves; our achievements. We forget about US as individuals. So as the year draws to an end take some time to reflect on what you have achieved. What are you proud of this year? It doesn't need to be big. Think of all the little things you've done for yourself. So what 3 things are you proud of this year? Let me know in the comments.

HandholdMA.org is a family-friendly website designed for parents in Massachusetts who are worried about their child’s mental health. Is your kid just being a kid, or is their behavior something to worry about? If so, what are the next steps you can take? HandHold is here to help you figure that out. Learn more at handholdMA.org.

As the days grow shorter and colder, you might find yourself spending more time inside. But getting out and active has huge benefits for young people — from improved mood to friendship building, to working through trauma. We delve deeper in our blog: https://lnkd.in/edaA9BrE

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🌱 𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚 🌱 Toxic shame often originates from early experiences where essential needs for love, safety, and attunement went chronically unmet. In NARM®, we understand shame not as a personal flaw but as an adaptive response to an unstable environment. When children internalize the belief “I am bad,” it allows them to maintain trust and attachment to their caregivers, which is essential for their survival. For helping professionals, understanding this process is crucial. By recognizing these beliefs as deeply intelligent survival mechanisms instead of deeply held flaws, we can better support everyone around us, including our clients. This understanding is a first step toward reconnecting with our worth, resilience, and capacity for healing. 💬 What are your thoughts on the connection between developmental trauma and toxic shame? Share below and let’s continue the conversation! . . . #NARMTrainingInstitute #ToxicShame #ChildhoodTrauma #HealingJourney #NARM #EmotionalHealing #ResilienceBuilding #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaInformedCare #SelfWorth #HealingFromShame

It all boils down to having HAPPY & HEALTHY FAMILIES, where healthy relationships are treasured and groomed within the family. Where this does not happen, eg with parents who have acrimonious or unhealthy relationships, or where parents do not have healthy relationships with their children, or worst still both, then any undesirable psychological developments can arise with the children, because they may not understand what is healthy interaction and what is not, within and outside the home. For example in a home where a child is seeking and not finding love, they become vulnerable and they maybe exploited by a familiar person who offers them that safety and comfort they seek. And we all know that most abusers are those the children are familiar with. So it’s back to Spore creating conditions where happy families can thrive, where couples and parents and children enjoy healthy relationships, happy enough for children to want to approach their parents, or any other trusted person outside of the home, to tell them about what is troubling them, be it abuse or any other psychological, mental or emotional problems.

Tips for talking to children about war. If we don’t, our children may make their own assumptions which can be filled with misinterpretation, fear and scenarios that do not foster inner security and calmness.

On this Mental Health Day and all what is going on in the world, it is important to realise that we all can take some very simple steps to maintain mental health and well-being of children. This simple guide by Save the Children International tells us how listening, honest, clear yet careful communication, and being mindful while interacting with children can help in improving and sustaining their mental health in crises.