👨‍👩‍👧 Empowered Parenting for Stronger Families
Course overview
Lesson Overview

11.34 – Responding to Self-Injury With Care and Support: Self-injury can signal distress, sensory overload, or an attempt to communicate when words fail. Responding requires calm observation and compassion. Parents should first ensure safety, then gently identify triggers without judgment. Providing sensory alternatives—like squeezing a stress ball or applying gentle pressure—redirects energy safely. Emotional validation helps children feel understood rather than punished. Professional guidance from therapists or doctors can offer additional coping tools. Consistent empathy reassures the child that help, not blame, follows moments of struggle. With trust and care, self-injury can be replaced by safer self-regulation techniques grounded in understanding.

About this course

A practical guide to building stronger family relationships through effective parenting strategies, positive communication, and supportive discipline.

This course includes:
  • Practical parenting strategies and discipline frameworks
  • Communication exercises to improve parent-child relationships
  • Real-world scenarios for practicing conflict resolution and problem-solving

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