For kids & teens
Understanding and Overcoming Self-Harm
A compassionate, easy-to-read guide to what self-harm is, why it happens, and healthier ways to cope.
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Free, downloadable guides written by our Connecticut clinicians — to help families and kids understand anxiety, self-harm, and school refusal, and take the next step with confidence.
A compassionate, easy-to-read guide to what self-harm is, why it happens, and healthier ways to cope.
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A simple, reassuring explanation of anxiety for children — what it feels like and gentle tools to feel calmer.
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A guide for parents addressing school avoidance — how to recognize it, what drives it, and how to help your child get back to class.
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How to recognize, understand, and manage anxiety in your child, with practical strategies you can use at home.
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Practical guidance for parents on how to respond with calm and care, support your child, and find the right help.
Download PDFThese guides are for general education and are not a substitute for professional care. If you or your child are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
Our Connecticut team is here to help you or your child take the next step toward feeling better.