Mental Health Matters

TRIGER WARNING: If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation or a mental health crisis please call 988 or go immediately to the emergency room. 

This week we discuss why silence about suicide can be harmful. We give ideas to bring up the topic as how to create a space of safety for kids to express themselves. 

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TRIGER WARNING: If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation or a mental health crisis please call 988 or go immediately to the emergency room. 

This week we discuss the importance of talking to kids about suicide even though it can be a heavy and difficult topic. We also give you warning signs to look for as well as protective factors against suicidal ideation. 

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This week we discuss the importance of normalizing uncomfortable to big topics with our teens that might be hard to talk about. We also talk about the importance of staying calm and what to do if you notice signs of suicidal ideation. 

Resources for September's Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 

• 988 Day
• World Suicide Prevention Day 2025

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This week we explain the natural development process of teens gaining autonomy from their parents and what parents can do to cope with that. We discuss the importance of continuing to develop a good relationship while also exploring ways to build connection. 

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• Phone: 208.557.1227 
• email: info@coreconnection.org 
• Website: Core Connection 

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This week we discuss the importance of helping teens to know how to advocate for themselves and avoid situations with adults they are uncomfortable with. We also explain various reasons why teens might be reluctant to say no to an adult. 

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• Phone: 208.557.1227 
• email: info@coreconnection.org 
• Website: Core Connection 

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This week we break down the difference between sacrificing for your kids and sacrificing everything for your kids. We discuss why self-care is so important and what it can look like. 

Book title of the reference Liz made: 

Take Back Your Marriage: Sticking Together in a World That Pulls Us Apart, by William Doherty PhD

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This week we wrap up our book review on "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness", by Jonathan Haidt. We discuss the various collective actions he recommends and what we agree and disagree with. 

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This week we continue with our review of the book "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness", by Jonathan Haidt. We explain how boys are adversely affected from being immersed in the online world. We also discuss the dangers of pornography and the lack of real connection that it brings. 

References: 

• Fight the New Drug 

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This week we continue our review of the book "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness", by Jonathan Haidt. We break down why cell phones and social media are so dangerous to young teens especially. We also talk about why social media is more harmful to girls. 

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This week we begin our review of the book "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness", by Jonathan Haidt. We explore a key highlight from the book of over-protecting our kids in the physical world while under-protecting them in the digital world.  

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This week we explain what can happen when we over-protect our kids. We discuss the need to allow our kids to make mistakes when safety isn't an issue or irreversible damage can done.  

References: 

• Fight The New Drug: https://fightthenewdrug.org/
• Next weeks book review:  The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt 

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This week we explore the importance of kids and teens finding there own self-worth rather than deriving it from friends or external sources. We discuss the importance of modeling self-confidence to kids as well as allowing them to explore their identity. 

Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation! 

• Phone: 208.557.1227 
• email: info@coreconnection.org 
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This week we explain what emotional intelligence is and how it impacts us throughout the lifespan. We give you tips for helping kids and teens develop the skills and well as learn empathy. 

References: 

Brene Brown's Sympathy Versus Empathy Video 

Get in in contact with Jeremiah and Selina today for a free coaching consultation! 

• Phone: 208.557.1227 
• email: info@coreconnection.org 
• Website: Core Connection  

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