When family stress is high, communication between spouses is difficult, and their relationship has an impact on their children. It can be especially complex for families who contend with trauma, a tragedy or a serious illness. How can parents work through challenges and come out stronger? What are some of the habits that will help them and foster a stronger and more peaceful family?

In this important conversation with Andrea Tristan, LPC, you will learn:

• How family stress, trauma or serious illness impacts couples
• To identify areas of miscommunications
• The idea behind collaborative problem solving
• Bringing meaning with a nurturing approach
• How to get started

While self-harm can be scary and must be treated, it is very different from suicidal ideation and attempts. Parents need to understand the difference so that they can help their children more effectively.

In this session with Carol Carver, you will learn:

• What are the forms of self-injury
• How self-injury is different from suicidal thoughts
• What drives kids to self-injury
• How can you detect self-injury
• Hot to help a child in this situation

As a parent, how do you know when your child experiences a mental illness? Can you use a screening tool and find out on your own? Dr. Geoff Gentry will review some important warning signs and provide information on different assessment options.

In this important conversation with Dr. Gentry you will:

• What are some of the key warning signs parents need to look for
• What are the different kinds of professional assessments available
• What are the benefits and limitations of digital screening tools