129. Is a Mental Health Diagnosis Necessary for my HSC?
As a society, we love to put labels on things. Whether it’s labeling people as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ … Labeling foods as ‘healthy’ or ‘unhealthy’ … Or putting labels on kids who don’t conform exactly to what’s expected of them. This comes up a lot in my private practice. Parents come in because their kiddo has been displaying HSC-like behavior, and they think they need a diagnosis … I can understand why getting a diagnosis might give parents some comfort. After all, if you went to the doctor with unexplained stomach pain, you’d want them to give you a concrete reason for that, right? You’d want a diagnosis. But in HSCs, most of the time, a diagnosis has a negative impact on their self-esteem and on their future. Listen on to learn more! If your child is demonstrating the meltdown cycle, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5steps If your teen is struggling to engage with your family, shutting down and struggling with a perfectionism spiral, watch our free training here: https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5steps_teen If you're ready to book a call with our team, use this link: megghanthompsoncoaching.com/call For families with high school aged teens: www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/teentalk