The good news: you can help him find that relief.
The not so good news: you cannot do it for him.
One of my greatest lessons as a therapist is learning how to let the children that see me, come to their own realizations about this without me handing it to them on a silver platter. That light bulb moment is just so much brighter *sigh* and the light stays on for that much longer *longer sigh*.
It’s okay to feel heartbroken and concerned. We all need to learn to endure not so great feelings. So what are some of the ways you reward yourself for doing hard things? I love getting my nails done. It’s my treat, and each month I make sure it has been budgeted for. What is your self care? Model it. Practice it. Preach it. When your kid sees you managing your own discomfort and regulating your emotions, they will start to do the same.
