by Kelly Fann | Oct 12, 2021 | Mental Health, Podcast, Social Media
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Summary:
Do you know what to look for when a student is self-harming? On episode 28, we talk about the signs of self-harm and why teenagers choose it over other ways to deal with their emotions (00:18). Listen for action steps you can take to help. Then don’t miss the conversation about the latest TikTok trend that impacted school campuses all over the country, “Devious Licks” (12:56). Tell us about your own experience with TikTok trends in the comments! Also, make sure you get a copy of the Ultimate Adult Guide to TikTok (20:20).
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
*Please Note: The examples of damage done by the Devious Lick challenge were removed by TikTok administrators.
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CEO
Chris has worked with teens from a variety of backgrounds for over a decade. He has a desire to help teenagers make good choices while also giving their families tools to communicate more effectively as choices are made.
Director of Communications
Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and now is passionate about encouraging students to live better stories. She has gained experience working with teenagers through work, volunteer, and personal opportunities.
by Karlie Duke | Mar 29, 2016 | Parenting, Podcast, Resources
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In this episode, we talk to Shannon Herman, a Licensed Professional Counselor, about self-harm, how to recognize the signs and how to respond to a teen who self-injures. While this can be a heavy and sometimes upsetting topic, we need to be able to have conversations about self-harm to better equip teenagers with different coping skills. Take a deep breath and don’t panic about self-harm…you’ve got this!
In this episode, you’ll find out…
- Several types of self-harming behaviors seen among teenagers.
- What ages and genders engage in self-injurious behaviors.
- Some presenting issues and warning signs behind self-harm (hint: it’s not always the cat!)
- The importance of confronting a self-harming teenager.
- Some positive ways to react to self-injurious behavior.
- What steps to take after discovering self-harming behaviors.
Ask yourself…
- Am I paying attention to warning signs and behavior changes?
- How would I react if a teen revealed self-injurious marks to me?
- Am I listening? Am I available?
Go ask a teen…
- What triggers you to self-harm? What do you have on your mind right before you do that?
- What do you hope the end result will be when you are self-injuring?
- Can I see the places where you have hurt yourself?
[bctt tweet=”You’re not there to be that teen’s friend, you’re there to potentially save their life – @dontpanictalk” via=”no”]
Additional Resources:
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About us:
Shannon Herman has been in private practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for over four years as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her focus is on issues related to adult and adolescent women such as: eating disorders, body image concerns, depression, anxiety/stress management and low-self esteem. As a mom of 2 girls and wife of a Youth Minister, Shannon is dedicated to motivating and empowering clients to stimulate change within their life. Find her website here!
Chris Robey is the Program Director for Teen Lifeline, Inc. Earlier in his career while working as a youth minister, Chris earned a Masters Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University to better equip his work with teenagers and families. Chris’ career and educational opportunities have exposed him to teenagers from a variety of backgrounds. Follow him on Twitter!
Karlie Duke started working as Teen Lifeline’s Communications Director after graduating from Abilene Christian University with a degree in Communications with a minor in Family Studies. Karlie has worked with teenagers for the past 5 years and is passionate about encouraging students to live better stories. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram!
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