Zazi Kipya

Today's topic was to help parents recognize how their own childhood wounds nay affect how they apent today. Inner childhood-i s the part of us that stll holds the emotions,memories,and experience of our early years especially those tied to love,fear,joy,pain and rejection. Examples of childhood wounds Overracting to your childs behaviour Struggling with patience Feeling unseen or disrespected as a...

When we heal, our homes heal too You ca;nt heal what you cant acknlowdge- Dr. Gabor Mate Inner child - A part of your subonscious formed in childhood that holds emotional expriences, wounds and memories. Parental wounds:- Overly critical parent, emotionally absent caregiver, sibling favouritism Unmet needs: Not being heard, validated, comforted, celebrated. Reparenting: Learn to give yourself the...

Who were ypu before the lables? Reflections: What made me feel alive before I was given responsibilities? What did I silence in myself  just to be accepted? How did I describe myself before people told me who i was? Affirmations I am not just what I do. I am who I am becoming. I honour the woman I used to be and the girl I scarry I am allowed to grow. I am allowed to rest. I am allowed to begin ag...

The community's role in mental welness is acting as a safety net, most people isotae due to shame and fear of being misunderstood. A supportive comunity chesks in consistetly , respects confidentiality, doesnt try to fix  people. Wisdom corner:- A strong community is not one without pain,but one that chooses to walk with you through it Healing doesnt require perfection ~just presence

Causes of suicide Trauma, Rejection, Substance abuse,academic and social pressure Spotting signs Withdrawing from family, sudden calmness,expresing hopelessnes Crisis response and when to get help Dont leave the child alone  Remove potential means-knives, ropes Dont lecture ,listen, and affirm life  Practical tools and prevention Journaling, profeesional therapy,  Take aways for parents Dont assum...

Why don children stay silent,how do we unintentionally create unsafe safe space at home,how can we make our homes safe space.. TAKE AWAY TIPS:-  Listen more ,fix less Repond,dont react Ask "How Can i support you?" not " why did you that?" Make safe space for family meetings Speak life-not fear

Ways of engaging children /Family members when they are are strggling with mental health issues. Tips for parents to seek proffesional help from Counsellors and for them to heal from their unmet needs so that they can help their children better.

Silent Battles , Stong spirits:  It is possible to guide your child back to school with confidence and care through the following ways ;- Helping them transition emotionally Helping them build coping skills Helping them manage time, set goals and stay organized Strenghtning communication channels while apart Take away Tips:  Start small,listen more Prepare your child to advocate for themselves Cel...

As a parent, what skills do you think are important for your child's success. Focus areas : 1. Time mannagement 2. Goal setting 3. Resilience 4. Career preparedness Do not prepare the road for your child...Prepare your child for the road.

Mental health issues in families are often unspoken due to Stigma, cultural Beliefs or lack of awareness.