Parent's Hub

In Crisis? Start Here

In Crisis? Start Here was created because we want to help families across Canada, whether they are in our program or not. Some families just need a little help to get back on track before things go completely off the rails. That's what In Crisis? Start Here hopes to address.

Please note that the struggles you're facing may require more direct attention from a counsellor, medical professional, or a program like Rock Solid Refuge. We recommend looking into all options for help if your family is in crisis.

Welcome to Rock Solid Refuge's Parent Hub.

Parenting teenagers is a challenge. Parenting a struggling teen is even harder. You might be carrying fear, doubts, or even anger. You might be wondering if things will ever change.

The Parent Hub is here to give you a place to begin.

Here, you’ll find biblical encouragement, practical tools, and other resources. It’s not a replacement for one-on-one help, but we hope that it will help you understand your teen and your circumstances a little better.

You don’t have to walk through this alone.

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Parent Resources

Out of Control Teenager

It’s essential to approach this phase with empathy, understanding, and effective strategies to help manage an out of control teenager

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Suicide Assessment

If you or someone you care about is at risk for committing suicide, please contact a qualified healthcare provider, helpline, or other mental health professional immediately…

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Stages of Change

The Stages of Change model may be helpful in understanding and communicating the progress and trajectory of a struggling person…

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Effective Consequences

Consequences occur when a young person has violated a known boundary. It is important that your teen know both that violating…

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12 Keys to Creating a Healthy Home

Creating a positive home environment for teenagers is crucial for their emotional well-being and development. Here are twelve keys…

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Guidelines for Healthy Boundaries

There’s plenty that could be said about setting healthy boundaries, but here’s a few critical pieces to get you started…

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Anger Management for Teens

It is important to recognize that anger in itself is not a bad emotion. It is a normal human response to feel anger when we disagree with the way someone else is acting, or if our boundaries have been crossed.

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Oppositonal Defiance Disorder

Some oppositional behavior during adolescence is normal and expected. But there is a difference between an occasionally rebellious child or teen and one who has a consistent drive to defy authority.

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Teen Substance Abuse

One of the things that can scare a parent more than anything else is when they suspect that their son or daughter may be using or abusing drugs…

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Runaway Teens

Having a teenage runaway is many parents’ worst nightmare. Worries about why this happened, what might…

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Hearts Restored Conference

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side by side
Never split
Wounded Heart