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    • What can I do if I am feeling really low or depressed?
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    • A parent's story – Charlotte
    • A parent's story – Mark, Sasha's dad
    • A parent's story – Val, Luke's mum
    • Helping my child whilst waiting for input
    • How can I encourage exploration and keep options open?
    • How can I help my teenager?
    • How can I help my younger child?
    • How do I know whether my child is making the ‘right’ decisions?
    • How do I know whether or not this is a phase?
    • How do I manage not knowing what will happen in the future?
    • I’m worried that my child may harm themselves
    • Should I use my child’s preferred name and pronouns?
    • When is the right time to ask for professional help?
    • Where can I get help for myself?
    • Why does my child feel this way?
    • Social transition for younger children
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