"Sometimes the most helpless feeling in the world is watching someone you love suffer, but thankfully, there are many ways we can minister to them in times of need and show the love of Christ. Christine Chappell has a lot of experience in this area. As a survivor of self-harm and other severe and painful emotional issues, she is now a biblical counselor who encourages those who are suffering to engage God amid emotional pain. Christine's struggles began during her senior year of high school when she was in a major car accident and her world turned upside down. She talks about the intrinsic importance of having friends and family who are there and sympathize rather than condemn or distance. Just addressing self-harm is not enough—parents must engage their children in loving conversation and create open lines of communication."
Self-Harm & Teens
an Interview on The Counter Culture Mom Show
"Out of our own impatience, frustration, and pain in seeing the person we love suffer, we may grow hasty in our responses to them when they continue to struggle. But saying, 'Just stop it!' is not going to help them to respond differently. It doesn't equip them to engage those overwhelming emotions in a more productive way."
