Sally Ann Raymond is a skilled psychotherapist, speaker, and newly published author.  Sally has specialized in working with severely mentally ill, autistic, and developmentally impaired youth and counseling individuals and couples in crisis. She channels her personal tragedy, the loss of her firstborn son, Jon, to suicide, into a purpose-driven mission of suicide prevention and mental health awareness, culminating in her book "*The Son I Knew Too Late: A Guide to Help You Survive and Thrive*."### Episode Summary:Raymond highlights the essential development stages identified by Erik Erikson as pivotal to understanding and supporting children's emotional growth. Sally emphasizes the importance of communication, trust, and teaching life skills to foster resilience in children. Sally believes that by addressing root emotional challenges, we can create a nurturing environment that allows children to thrive and avoid the path that led her son astray. Her work marks a significant contribution to transforming the lives of families who might be facing similar challenges.### Key Takeaways:*   **Unveiling Hidden Struggles:** Sally Ann Raymond's tragic experience with her son's suicide underlines the critical need for awareness and addressing hidden emotional struggles in youth. *   **The Role of Developmental Stages:** Understanding and guiding children through Erikson's eight stages of development. *   **Communication as a Lifeline:** Effective communication skills and emotional transparency. *   **Life Skills Development:** Emphasizing life skills education, such as interpersonal communication and trust-building.  NordVPNGet your Exclusive NordVPN deal here → go to  https://nordvpn.com/transform Podcast: Zuzu: All Grown Up WayfairShop the best selection of home improvement online. Head to Wayfair.com right nowShopifyShopify makes it simple to create your brand, open for business, and get your first sale. Go to Shopify.com/transformTo advertise on our podcast, visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TransformyourMindor email kriti@youngandprofiting.com See this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094 https://podcast.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/