🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

6.07 – How to Talk to a Guardian Who Doesn’t Believe in Therapy: Some families view therapy as unnecessary or shameful. When that’s your reality, asking for professional help can feel impossible. Start by explaining therapy as skill-building rather than “fixing” something broken. Compare it to tutoring or athletic coaching—improvement through guidance. Choosing calm moments to bring it up avoids defensive reactions. Emphasize your desire to handle stress better, not to criticize them. Offer information about privacy laws to ease their fears of exposure. Sometimes using trusted adults or teachers as mediators helps open their mind. If permission still isn’t granted, explore school counseling or hotlines that provide confidential support. Keep hope alive; minds often change once results are seen. Remember, your mental well-being is worth pursuing even if others don’t understand the process yet. Staying respectful while persistent builds both credibility and courage.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

Our platform is HIPAA, Medicaid, Medicare, and GDPR-compliant. We protect your data with secure systems, never sell your information, and only collect what is necessary to support your care and wellness. learn more

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