As parents, we set the tone for the mental health dialogue in our homes. Sources of Strength is a framework that gives families the vocabulary and resources to dialogue about anxiety, depression, compulsive thinking, anger, and much more. This wellness model gives kids and parents tools for emotional wholeness, with a focus on hope, help, and strength. Youth advocate Katheryn Willie, the special guest in this episode, outlines components of the support wheel and explains how parents can guide their children into resilience and confidence. Visit sourcesofstrength.org for additional family resources.
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TIMESTAMPS
04:07 Although Sources of Strength was originally created as a suicide prevention program, it doesn't talk about suicide all that much. These tools work for daily ups and downs and are powerful tools for parents to teach children.
06:58 There are eight protective factors or strengths that people can tap into when they're having a tough time, struggling, or feeling stressed out.
07:14 ONE: Family support
08:29 TWO: Positive friends
09:04 THREE: Mentors
09:38 FOUR: Healthy activities
11:17 FIVE: Generosity
12:15 SIX: Spirituality
14:45 SEVEN: Physical health
16:15 EIGHT: Mental health
24:41 How Sources of Strength can help a parent-child relationship.
26:00 Kids want you to ask them how they are doing.
27:44 Our three big emotions: anger, anxiety, and sadness.
28:14 Use the Sources of Strength to make those emotions manageable.
32:37 In a crisis, please call the National Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You can also text HOME to 741741. It's not just a suicide prevention hotline, but is also helpful for anyone who is struggling with addiction, or anxiety, bullying, depression, eating disorders, abuse, family issues, self-harm, or financial challenges.
33:58 Homeschoolers face the same struggles as all other families. It's okay to admit when you need help.
SPECIAL SEGMENTS
01:44 Hack of the Week: Get your kids' input!
23:59 Reflection: Reminisce with your kids.
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