The Brainy Moms
The Brainy Moms
Dr. Amy Moore
Self-Harm In Teens: Advice for Parents Navigating Non-Suicidal Self Injury | Stacy Schaffer
44 minutes Posted Dec 1, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Welcome Back & Guest Intro
Naming Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Shame, Stigma, And Parent Reactions
Scars, Regret, And Future Consequences
Defining NSSI And Why It Helps
Profiles, Warning Signs, And Allies
How Trusted Adults Should Respond
Calm Presence And Approachability
Compassion First, Plans Not Punishment
Addiction Lens And Dopamine Cycles
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Teen pain often wants proof, and too many families discover self-harm the hardest way—by finding the evidence. Dr. Amy sits down with returning guest Stacy Schaffer, a licensed professional counselor, to unpack non-suicidal self-injury with clarity and care. We name what NSSI is and isn’t, explore why it seems to provide fast relief to hurting teens, and talk through what to do the moment a teen opens up. You’ll hear how shame keeps kids silent, how calm presence invites honesty, and why a cl...