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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is tough. I will tell you cutting is contagious, kids can get the idea from eachother so this is a problem. I would actually call the school counselor and share what is in the text. Have the counselor keep it anonymous, but this is a child who has mental health struggled and needs help.

I keep open up the lines of communication with your DD and get her thoughts. They may be a step ahead of you in thinking she needs to step back because it's too overwhelming. I would look for signs of cutting in your own daughter. I would make sure she knows she can always talk to you. I would share concerns gently, but let her know she makes her own choices.[/quote]

Along these same lines, I've had a lot of conversations with DD about how you adopt the behaviors and feelings of people you surround yourself with.  We've had some difficult discussions about this over the last year, and it's an ongoing effort, but I think DD has realized the fastest route to mental health struggles is to surround herself with friends who do. I realize that's an unpopular opinion and cold hearted. One friend who cuts is an anomaly. But that friend likely has other friends who are doing the same.[/quote]

What are you saying? Any good resources?  THis is exactly what I am trying to convey to my kids.[/quote]

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