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In my previous post I outlined what Residential Treatment is, why a child would need that level of care, and how to start the process of admission. In this post I will flesh out the Admission, or Referral, process. When we were looking for a residential facility for our then 12 year old son, my …
If you are like me, residential treatment never crossed your mind as you held your newborn baby in your arms for the first time and rolled through the list hopes and dreams you imagined for your child. My dreams for my firstborn included sleep overs, dirt and sweaty play outdoors, team sports, hitting developmental milestones and so many other “normal” things you think of in childhood. Yet, that has not been our story. Rather, ours has been one of struggle, years filled with doctor and therapy appointments, and along the way an unexpected placement out of our home.
Do you know someone who is going through a very difficult time with their child? Maybe it is someone who is in the throws of parenting a special needs child. Maybe it is a parent enduring a hospitalization. Maybe it is a family whose child just attempted suicide. Or maybe even it is a family whose child was just arrested. 6 Ways you can help.
Maybe you can relate to this scenario: hour long meltdowns for no apparent reason, inability to re-direct, aggressive tantrums that result in property destruction or flying objects, bruising left on you due to trying to restrain your child. If this sounds familiar, or you know someone who is walking this path, keep reading. The holidays …
