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Episode 26

Self-Harm with Amanda and Marc Ferraro (TW)

October 3, 2023 48 min
Calm the Chaos Parenting Podcast
Calm the Chaos Parenting Self-Harm with Amanda and Marc Ferraro (TW)
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TRIGGER WARNING: Today's topic covers self-harm.

In this episode, we are diving into a topic that many parents face, yet few openly talk about: self-harm.

We'll be hearing from a family who experienced this challenge firsthand. They'll share how they addressed this dangerous and frightening situation and where they stand today.

Let's welcome Amanda and Marc Ferraro. This brave couple reached out to Calm the Chaos after discovering their daughter's self-harm behaviors. Understandably, they were terrified.

Imagine watching your child hurt, praying things don't escalate while scrambling to figure out how to support them best… Beyond tough. For a while, their daughter masked her pain, wearing long sleeves even on warm days – an unmistakable sign she was in a dark place.

With guidance from Calm the Chaos, Amanda and Marc learned the importance of patience and allowing their daughter to open up at her own pace.

This trust-building eventually paved the way for her to see a doctor, begin therapy, use therapeutic cream for her injuries, and eventually return to school - a huge step forward.

So, if you're looking for more information on this topic, either for yourself or for your children, I encourage you to tune in today. We'll discuss the steps to take after discovering a child's self-harm and where to find support.

I promise this episode will offer hope.

Join us.

In This Episode

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Intro
1:14
No one is talking about self-harm
6:01
Meet Amanda and Marc’s family
7:10
When they realized their daughter was struggling with self-harm…
9:25
What the parents tried before they discovered Calm the Chaos
12:57
The first couple of CTC steps
21:15
How Amanda and Marc’s expectations of their children have shifted
24:08
Anxiety and self-advocacy in middle school
29:34
Stop, Breathe, Anchor - a simple thing that is hard to do
36:53
Advice to parents concerned about their kid’s self-harming behaviors
39:55
Resources for parents discovering their child’s self-harming behaviors
45:09
CTC helps Marc at his work, too
46:32
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Resources Mentioned

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