69: How to Support Youths Who Self-Harm

I share practical ways to provide support and safety to youths who self-harm

Show Notes

Being alert to signs of self-harm increases the success of helping intervention
Being empathetic without judgment and shock helps too
Seek allies when attempting to help a troubled youth 
It does take some effort when trying to reach out hurt youths who self-harm but it is possible with the right approach. 

What is EVERY YOUTH MATTERS With Dr. John Tan?

Hello and Welcome to “Every Youth Matters”. I’m Dr John Tan. For the past 30 years, I’ve been helping youths realize their life potential. In recent years, though, I’ve helped parents, teachers, counsellors and youth workers engage their teenagers and youths. In this podcast I will share tips, tools and ways to reach what may be that difficult or challenging youth who just would not respond to your best intentions or actions. What can we do to reach and win their hearts? I believe that a youth’s potential is too precious a gift to waste. So join me in this journey, for every youth matters!