When a Parent or Loved One Goes to Jail
When a parent goes to jail, our little ones are left with big emotions and confusing questions. In this post, we’ll explore age-appropriate ways to explain incarceration, validate feelings, and maintain connection. We’ll discuss the power of children’s books like “The Night Dad Went to Jail” in normalizing emotions and starting difficult conversations. Most importantly, we’ll focus on nurturing self-compassion—for both caregivers and children—as we navigate this challenging terrain together. Because even in our darkest moments, there’s always room for healing and hope.
Your loved one is depressed. How to tell them about therapy
You’re sitting with your BFF (best friend forever) as she’s depressed, in tears and describing her extremely painful situation(s). You feel so much for her and also feel frozen. You don’t know what to do or say to make her feel better. All you know is you want her pain to end and don’t know […]
