Ep63: Consult a Counselor

The “Consult a Counselor Series” is a segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, which answers parenting related questions to help caregivers live life mindfully.Today’s question is: “My young child stated they want to kill themselves. I’m in complete shock. But how do I know it’s serious and not just a play on words?”RESOURCES: NJ Perform Care: 1-877-652-7624. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)National Suicide Crisis Text Line: text “home” to 741 741ABOUT:Host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Educator, Entrepreneur and Mom with almost 20 years of experience working with children, families and educators in the educational and counseling fields combined. Mindfulness is at the forefront of her private practice and speaking engagements, which includes segments on the Today Show.DISCLAIMER:Videos on this channel are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional counseling help from a licensed clinician.CATCH VANESSA WHEREVER YOU HANG OUT:Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselorvdejesus/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/counselorvdejesus/Twitter: https://twitter.com/freetobemindfulWebsite: https://www.freetobemindful.com/Blog: https://www.freetobemindful.com/counselorblogHave a question for the Consult a Counselor Series? Email at [email protected] us Fan MailSupport the showNJ RESIDENTS, WORK WITH VANESSA Book a free 15-minute therapy consultation https://www.freetobemindful.com/contact LET’S STAY CONNECTED 🎧 Podcast: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast 🎁 Free Resource — 120 Coping Skills: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskills 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselorvdejesus/ 💛 Private Coaching for the Mom CEO: https://www.amigamoms.com 🎤 Speaking & Workshops: https://www.freetobemindful.com/speaking 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/counselorvdejesus/DISCLAIMER:Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed clinician.