How to Help a Teen in an Abusive Relationship
Felicia Pressley, Ph.D., LCPC-S
Teen Wellness Expert, Parenting Expert, Wellness Trainer, and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Experienced in high-conflict divorce/parental alienation and counseling children/adolescents.
Empowering Your Teen to Leave Safely
Leaving an abusive relationship can be dangerous.
Here’s how parents and friends can help:
?? Create a safety plan (safe places, trusted contacts).
?? Avoid blaming or pressuring them to leave.
?? Connect them with professional support.
Encouraging Self-Empowerment: Let them know they are not alone and have support.
?? Resource: Break the Cycle – Support for young people facing dating violence.
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