How to Really Listen When Your Child Is Struggling

This episode discusses suicide, so please listen with care. If anything raises concerns for you or someone you love, in Australia contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, or call 000 if someone is in immediate danger. What if the child who says "I'm not coping" has actually been coping all along, and just needs someone to notice?  Kate Mason is joined by Dr Helen Stallman, a clinical psychologist, award-winning researcher, and mother.  Helen also created Care Collaborate Connect, a simple psychological first aid framework. She shares why our instinct to fix problems can shut down the very conversations our kids need, how naming emotions accurately gives children real power over them, and why everyone, no matter how overwhelmed, is coping.  Together they explore how to talk with children about big feelings, and even suicide, without fear.  This is a warm, practical roadmap for understanding your child, strengthening family relationships, and becoming the calm, caring person your child will want to talk to when it matters most. Listen for: 7:41 What is Care Collaborate Connect and why did Helen Stallman create it? 10:38 Why do we rush to fix problems instead of really listening? 15:10 What does it mean that everyone is coping, even when struggling? 27:15 How can parents help children name and understand their emotions? 34:54 How do you talk to your child about suicide before a crisis?   Guest Helen Stallman, Clinical psychologist | Founder Care Collaborate Connect Website | LinkedIn |Instagram | Facebook    Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click   Contact Kate: Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X