Mental Health Decoded Episode #1285

Question 1A: You often say parents should go to therapy instead of the children—why?

Point 1B: Progress matters more than perfection.

Point 1C: You can’t force someone into therapy, but your own change can shift the environment.

Question 1D: My 9-year-old son is very sensitive. His therapist validates him a lot, but when he gets hurt, he can lose control and hit others. He feels he can hurt others, but no one can hurt him. How should I handle this?

Question 2: I have a 14-year-old chavrusa that I support, but I don’t see results. How do I work with him more effectively?

Feedback 3: After listening to the first radio program on blushing, it became much easier for me to manage.

Feedback 4: Last week’s program was difficult, yet you stayed calm and responded clearly and thoughtfully.

Feedback 5: My husband has a friend who stopped therapy and medication. We set a boundary—remaining his friend but not supporting his mental-health struggles. Shortly after, he returned to therapy, resumed medication, and went back to work.