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3.12 | Rebroadcast | Being a Lighthouse: Parents Bringing Steadiness and Calm in the Storm of Self-Harm (with Dr Anne-Maree Bickerton)
In introducing this repost, Jenny Brown points to Dr Anne-Maree Bickerton’s lighthouse metaphor as one of the most transformative ideas for parents facing intense distress. She reflects on how the shift from fear-driven responses to calm, connected presence can immediately change the emotional climate. Jenny emphasises that steadiness — not control — is a parent’s greatest asset during moments of self-harm or heightened emotion.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_B61YifyrM
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