What is the best way to address a teen with directs her anger inwards?!
Question:
What is the best way to address a teen with directs her anger inwards?
she apears to be cool and composed outwards but but is self distructive and has very negative thought
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Answers:
tell her that you really care about her and don't want her to hurt herself anymore--tell her when she hurts herself it hurts you. you can also direct her to better ways of releasing anger--e.g. punching a pillow rather than herself or excersizing. If she won't stop, suggest that she marks herself with a red (WASHABLE) marker where she wants to hurt herself--it's a common technique to get someone not to cut themselves. Also, say you won't tell anyone--even if you do. She won't open up to you if she thinks her "cool" cover will be blown. Good luck~!