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thetherapies.vercel.appEncouraging Activation Without Pressure
Guidance for parents on supporting activity without adding pressure.
Supporting your child to be more active when they're depressed.
How to help
- Encourage gently, don't push too hard
- Do activities together
- Break things into small, achievable steps
- Praise effort, not outcome
- Model being active yourself
What to avoid
• "Just get out of bed" • "You'd feel better if you just..." • Taking over and doing everything for them • Expecting too much too soon