Healing from Self Harm ft. Emily Schneider, LMFT, and Jennifer Halper, LCSW-R

Emily and Jen were childhood friends, forming a bond over the chaos within their individual homes. They both found it challenging to fit in within their families and peer groups, and coped with their undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and big feelings by using self-harm.    Now, they’re licensed therapists, and they’ve reconnected to provide the exact tools they wish they had.   They spill: Self Harm: what it is and why we do it Cutting: the science behind what happens when we do it What is ACTUALLY happening when you feel like you want to crawl out of your own skin  The reality of the misconception that “cutting is for attention” Coping Mechanisms: what is considered healthy, unhealthy, and neutral How to identify triggers in your life How to create a safety plan for when you want to harm and more… Check out their workbook HERE! Check out their practices! emilyschneiderlmft.com jenniferhalpertherapy.com    Instagram: The Truthiest Life on Instagram @thetruthiestlife  Host @lisahayim   To support TTL, subscribe, follow, or share episodes with family and friends!    If you’re loving TTL, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts   Edited by Houston Tilley Intro Jingle by Alyssa Chase aka @findyoursailsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.