⚡ Crisis Intervention & Emergency Response *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

1.60 – How to Parent a Teen Who Refuses to Speak: Silence can be louder than shouting, carrying pain words can’t express. Resist filling space with lectures; gentle presence often reopens dialogue. Keep communication non-verbal at first — notes, shared meals, or quiet drives. Validate without interrogation: “I’m here whenever you’re ready.” Remove sarcasm or pressure; safety, not speed, matters. Consult therapists about selective-mutism techniques or trauma response patterns. Celebrate tiny exchanges — a nod, a text — as milestones. Patience communicates love more clearly than demands ever will. Over time, silence softens into trust when consistent compassion proves conversation is invitation, not obligation.

About this course

Training in crisis intervention techniques and emergency response strategies to ensure safety, de-escalate conflicts, and connect individuals with appropriate resources.

This course includes:
  • Scenario-based crisis intervention training modules
  • Safety planning templates and communication protocols
  • Resource guides for emergency and post-crisis support services

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