When a child has a mental health issue, it changes the dynamics of communication and possibility and makes feeling connected tough when you're battling what you may see as poor behaviour (when it's really a response to the illness.)
Partnering not parenting is a way for parents to understand how to connect, and how to deal with the grief, shame and distress having a child with depression, anxiety or other mental health condition brings.
Suzanne Alderson devised the approach to support her daughter, Issy, to resilient recovery from chronic depression, anxiety and suicide attempts.
The approach isn't about changing your child; it's not a therapy or quick fix. It's a powerful, compassionate approach to understanding more about what your whole family is going through as well as the challenges and opportunities this adversity brings. It gives you the community and tools to begin to calm, connect and converse with your child, your family and yourself.
You'll get lifetime access to all of the course materials to work through at your own pace, and when Suzanne adds to the course, you'll get automatic updates free of charge.