Cutting????!
Question: Say you knew a girl who cuts herself when shes stressed and/or sad. You wanna help her but you know she has had trouble with this before and was in therapy but it didn't work. Do you tell her parents ?
Answers: Say you knew a girl who cuts herself when shes stressed and/or sad. You wanna help her but you know she has had trouble with this before and was in therapy but it didn't work. Do you tell her parents ?
That is always a very difficult decision to make, I really don't envy you. What do you know about her parents? Are they likely to be supportive and get her help? Since she has been in therapy before it sounds like they probably are. Unless you know of a reason they might not want to support her I would tell them. There are many types of therapy, and many therapists. Therapy didn't work once but it might if she tries again and her parents are probably the best people to help her get the help she needs.
If you are worried that you friend will be angry with you for telling them, is there any way you can do it anonymously? You could send them a letter maybe? Whatever you decide to do, whilst she might not be a state to thank you for it now I am sure that in time your friend will realise that you only have her best interests at heart.
Honestly, yes. I would just mention to her parents that she seems to have been stressed out lately and is reverting back to some old behaviors. Suggest that they might look into some other forms of help. Group therapy tends to work better for kids than individual. You might also suggest getting her into some meditation (stress relief) classes. You can even take those with her. It is a behavior that has addictive qualities and her parents should know that she is harming herself again. But try not to 'tattle', just express that you are worried. That is being a good friend.
I would say yes.
I have been on both sides.
I use to cut and wish someone told my parents because I wanted help. I have also had friends who cut. She might be angry at first, but let you know you love her and care about her. Good Luck!!!
Yes tell anyone that will listen and help...
I would. Just because the therapy didn't seem to help before doesn't mean it won't help this time. Cutting is usually a problem that has to be dealt with forever. It is kind of like alcoholism. People can get better, and then relapse. If her parents don't already suspect that she is cutting again, I'm sure that they would want to know so that they could get her help. This may be one of those situations where your friend may be mad at you, but it is really in her best interest that you tell her parents so they can get her some help.
UM, YES....SHE NEEDS HELP, whether she wants it or not.
My stepdaughter used to be a cutter....at first therapy did not work but enventually they broke through and now she longer cuts. Her scars are healing beautifully.....
GOOD LUCK!!!!