Your Child Shared Something Hard…
Sometimes, reading Healing Feathers opens the door to big feelings or brave truths.
If your child has shared something painful—about their past, their fears, or something that makes them feel unsafe—you are not alone. Here are compassionate next steps and professional resources to support both of you.
Immediate Steps You Can Take
- Pause and Listen – Children don’t always share twice. Let them know you believe them.
- Reassure with Safety – “Thank you for telling me. You’re safe now, and I’ll help.”
- Stay Calm – Your response teaches them whether it’s okay to talk about hard things.
- Write It Down – Gently jot what they shared in their words, and note the date.
Professional Help and Support
Trauma-Informed Therapists
- Psychology Today – Find a Child Therapist
- TherapyDen – Inclusive Therapist Search
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Faith-Based Options (if desired)
School and Community Services
- Contact your school counselor or social worker
- Ask your pediatrician for referrals to trauma-informed therapists
If Safety Is a Concern
- ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) – Free, 24/7, confidential support
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org | 1-800-799-7233