How to Talk With a Struggling Adolescent — Crucial Skills
www.vitalsmarts.com/crucialskills/2020/09/how-to-talk-with-a-struggling-adolescent
What Jamie wrote
I took Crucial Conversations training at SPS. This article about applying these skills to a conversation with your child was really good.
In order to help your son and restore your relationship, remember to:
- Start With Heart: Know what you really want for him.
- Validate His Feelings: Let him know it’s okay for him to feel the way he does.
- Be Curious: Ask, listen, mirror, listen, prime, listen, ask…
- Declare Your Intent: Let him know what you really want.
Be patient. It won’t happen overnight. It will take time, consistency, and persistence.
This would be a good article to go and read when needed.