Best place for my teen son to talk.
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We had our first visit from our social worker yesterday, which was just horrible. I don't think I've ever felt more like I was being judged for my parenting in my life. She was lovely and said that when she comes back to do the safety plan it's pretty much what I've already implemented so that was good.
I hated when she questioned my youngest son (15), I know it's her job but it really felt like she was looking for anything to say he wasn't safe. He said she asked if he thought his brother would ever 'try to hurt him or anyone else' which must have been horrible for him. Up until yesterday he was coping really well but after she left he said it brought up feelings that he'd tried to keep down. She's the first person outside the family he's stolen to about it since the knock 3 weeks ago. I obviously told him that he shouldn't keep things bottled up as it isn't good for him. We had a really long chat, he still doesn't know how he feels but he knows he feels different, out of sorts.
He's still struggling this morning, feeling lost and not really knowing how to feel about any of it. By talking about it, it's become more real and he doesn't know how to face it.
Where's the best place for him to go to, to talk or get advice? Someone that can help a teenager navigate this bloody horrible he's found himself in?
I hated when she questioned my youngest son (15), I know it's her job but it really felt like she was looking for anything to say he wasn't safe. He said she asked if he thought his brother would ever 'try to hurt him or anyone else' which must have been horrible for him. Up until yesterday he was coping really well but after she left he said it brought up feelings that he'd tried to keep down. She's the first person outside the family he's stolen to about it since the knock 3 weeks ago. I obviously told him that he shouldn't keep things bottled up as it isn't good for him. We had a really long chat, he still doesn't know how he feels but he knows he feels different, out of sorts.
He's still struggling this morning, feeling lost and not really knowing how to feel about any of it. By talking about it, it's become more real and he doesn't know how to face it.
Where's the best place for him to go to, to talk or get advice? Someone that can help a teenager navigate this bloody horrible he's found himself in?
Have you looked at the Young Minds national charity website? This could be a good place to start. There is information on there for young people and parents. They also have a dedicated parent helpline which may be worth you speaking to maybe?
I am sure others will come up with other avenues of support but this charity was one that sprung immediately to mind.
It would have been helpful for the Social Worker to have given this information to your son , don't you think?
Have you looked on your son's school website or looked at their newsletter. They normally regularly show where young people can go and get confidential advice and support for all areas of life?
Hope this helps you in some way.
I am sure others will come up with other avenues of support but this charity was one that sprung immediately to mind.
It would have been helpful for the Social Worker to have given this information to your son , don't you think?
Have you looked on your son's school website or looked at their newsletter. They normally regularly show where young people can go and get confidential advice and support for all areas of life?
Hope this helps you in some way.
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