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<blockquote data-quote="Allan-Matlem" data-source="post: 158139" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>Hi,</p><p>It is great that you have a relationship with your child , so that he can confide in you , trust you to help him. In order to help our kids we need to access them , their feelings and expereinces. Although medications are important and can be critical in stabilizing a child , when we focus only on medications , we are giving a message - that the solution to our problems are drugs , everything is brain chemistry , just don't self medicate with drink or drugs. Why is he talking or feeling this way , what is bothering him , how is his competence/self esteem/self respect , does he feel that he is successful , does he have close relationships , peers, young adults as cheerleaders , what about a buddy-tutor, mentors , is he lacking skills to help him navigate the world etc . I am sure most parents don't want medications to be the long term solution. Ross Greene has written on this subject , I will share on another thread.</p><p>Sending you prayers and positive thoughts in your direction</p><p>Allan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Allan-Matlem, post: 158139, member: 10"] Hi, It is great that you have a relationship with your child , so that he can confide in you , trust you to help him. In order to help our kids we need to access them , their feelings and expereinces. Although medications are important and can be critical in stabilizing a child , when we focus only on medications , we are giving a message - that the solution to our problems are drugs , everything is brain chemistry , just don't self medicate with drink or drugs. Why is he talking or feeling this way , what is bothering him , how is his competence/self esteem/self respect , does he feel that he is successful , does he have close relationships , peers, young adults as cheerleaders , what about a buddy-tutor, mentors , is he lacking skills to help him navigate the world etc . I am sure most parents don't want medications to be the long term solution. Ross Greene has written on this subject , I will share on another thread. Sending you prayers and positive thoughts in your direction Allan [/QUOTE]
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