Mar 9, 2021
For any parent - having a child with mental health issues can be a struggle. If you have not experienced mental health challenges yourself - then you just cannot fully relate to what is going on.
I know that sometimes I find this difficult. That’s not to say that you cannot try to understand and help.
In this episode, I talk with Jack - my son - about his own personal
experiences - in the hope that we can shine a light on what it
feels like to live with the constant presence of mental health
problems hanging over you.
We aim to get under the bonnet of Mental Health … looking out from
the inside.
We offer parents the opportunity to gain a better understanding of
what their child might be experiencing. But also for those
struggling - to let you know that you are not alone.
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More about Jack Graham :
Jack is my favourite son. Well, to be fair, he is my only son.
Jack is a freelance journalist living in London with his partner Lindsay.
“My past work includes working in hospitality, sales, and even as a ski instructor believe it or not. And now I turn to a career in journalism, one of my true passions in life.
It is here is where I try and make sense of the world in these very
bizarre times. I’ll talk politics, technology, social affairs,
local news, and mental health.
I’m honing my skills, hopefully following in the footsteps of some
of my favorite journalists of years gone by. I’m aiming to shine a
light on the stories that aren’t always told.”
Website : www.jack-graham.com
Twitter : @itsjackgraham
Blogpost : Me and My Mental Health :
https://jack-graham.com/2020/11/18/me-and-my-mental-health/
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* Coping with your BIG Emotions :
Are you or your child struggling with big emotions at the minute? There’s a lot going on in our busy lives and sometimes it can be hard to process.
I have a resource that offers you tools to combat :
* Overwhelm
* Stress
* Anxieties
* Tension
Breathe Through Your Big Emotions
📍 www.caigraham.com/breathe
If you are looking for support at a deeper level for your child,
then please book a call with me. Invariably they might only need a
couple of sessions. But if we can give our kids the tools to
improve their emotional wellbeing NOW - then you’re more likely to
alleviate the longer term damage to their mental health.
📍 www.caigraham.com/teencall
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* Three Questions to Ask Your Uncommunicative Child :
All too often parents say to me :
“My child won’t speak to me”
or
“I know something’s not quite right - but they won’t tell me what’s
wrong.”
Well, I have a resource for you.
Download this FREE Resource :
📍www.caigraham.com/threequestions
It will help you reconnect with your child quickly and easily; and in a way that will not drive them to their bedroom to avoid you!
Details of all further podcasts can be found on my website :
📍www.caigraham.com/podcast
Please also have a look at my YouTube channel for additional
support.
📍 www.caigraham.com/youtube
* If you need to get in touch - Please email me at toolbox@caigraham.com
Music Credits : MBB : https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial/happy