Sthir EAP Stories
Supporting a Teen Through Setback – A Father’s Journey
Industry
Energy / Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals
Client
Client Name Withheld
Date
2025
Case Study
Situation:
A 48-year-old male reached out to the helpline, concerned about his son in the 11th grade. The boy had met with a severe accident just before his 10th-grade board exams and was prescribed three months of bed rest. This disrupted his academics, led to low confidence, and left him struggling with focus and mounting academic pressure. The father, worried about his son’s future, felt helpless and uncertain about how to support him.
The Sthir Approach
Action:
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Over the following weeks, the counsellor guided the father to:
- – Understand the natural distancing and insecurities of adolescence.
- – Focus on being present and emotionally available, even if the son did not express gratitude.
- – Practice safe, open-ended conversations that could encourage the son to share when ready.
- – Manage his own parenting stress without letting professional responsibilities suffer.
Outcome
Results:
Though the son remained somewhat withdrawn, he acknowledged feeling reassured by his father’s presence. The father shifted his approach choosing patient support over pressure, accepting that career concerns would take time, and giving his son space to heal physically and emotionally. This helped him balance his parenting role with work while feeling more confident in navigating the situation.
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