teen Self-Harm recovery
counselling support in Edmonton & Sherwood Park
Does your teen or young adult…
Engage in self-harm behaviours?
Have suicidal thoughts?
Have difficulty managing INTENSE moods?
Have conflict at home or at school?
Make critical comments and self-judgments?
Feel numb or empty?
We will help your teen feel understood and heard, while also learning new skillful behaviours to replace self-destructive behaviours, so that your teen can move forward toward a happier and healthier life.
Learning DBT Skills (dialectical behavior therapy skills) can help your teen manage intense moods without self-harm.
Teens who engage in self-harm are often trying to manage emotional pain that feels overwhelming, unbearable, or confusing. Counselling offers a safe, non-judgmental space where they can talk openly about what they’re experiencing, explore the underlying emotions driving the behaviour, and learn healthier ways to cope. It helps them understand that self-harm is not a flaw or a failure—it's a signal that they need support, understanding, and new tools to handle the challenges in their lives.
Therapy can also strengthen your teen’s ability to recognize their emotional triggers, build distress-tolerance skills, and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves. As they begin to feel more in control of their emotions, they can improve communication with family, rebuild trust, and find hope in moments that once felt hopeless. With the right support, your teen can move toward feeling safer, more stable, and more connected—to themselves and the people around them. If you ever have immediate concerns about safety, reaching out to emergency services or crisis supports is always the right step.
Thrive SELF HARM RECOVERY Edmonton & Sherwood Park
