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Pre and Post Residential Treatment Support
Helping young people and families navigate transition
Pre-Residential Treatment
Sending your child to treatment is a complex decision with unique challenges
Your teen or young adult is still struggling. You’ve done all you can think to do, but nothing has worked. You are left considering options about what’s next. Outpatient therapy has been ineffective, and you’re wondering if a more intensive and structured program is necessary to save your child’s life. The idea of sending your child away sends a complicated wave of emotions through you — doubt, guilt, worry sadness, anger, relief, and hurt.
You might be wondering:
Do they really need this? Maybe this will pass.
Is there something we haven’t tried?
How did we get to this point?
What did I do wrong?
Post-Residential Treatment
Your child is ready to come home. What do we do now?
You made the decision to send your child to treatment. You’ve sacrificed, and it’s been a long journey. Now, it’s time for your kid to come home. You are hopeful and excited yet terrified that it will all go back to the way it was before treatment. You know your kid has done some great work and learned a lot — but you wonder if you are equipped to have them back home. You don’t want to lose the momentum, and you worry that the lack of support will compromise all of the good work that’s been done.
Does this sound like you? I can help.
You do not have to do this alone
My extensive background serving as a Clinical Director in a residential treatment facility and living alongside young people in need, gives me unique skills and experience to help your family during this time.
I understand how isolating it can feel either have a child in residential treatment or be considering this as a last resort. The truth is, you are not alone. Many people go through this same situation and come out on the other side whole, healed, and stronger.
If you are trying to divert your child from residential treatment, I can help with intensive bi-weekly therapy, frequent check-ins, and accountability to work towards maintaining stability at home. I have a high level of success with diversion for my clients and families.
If treatment is considered the best option: Because of my background, I understand how residential treatment works. I will help you prepare, transition, and plan for how to create a place of continued growth when your child comes home. I will work with your child’s school, community groups, and home resources to provide a cohesive plan for healthy transition and continued progress toward goals.
WHAT WE’LL DO TOGETHER
Goals of Residential Treatment Support:
Divert & Determine
With my specific skill set and the intensity of services, your child could gain the insight and tools necessary so that residential treatment is no longer needed. This process may involve some family work to ensure the most positive and productive outcomes. Progress will be assessed to determine next steps.
Transition Home
Returning home from residential treatment brings a unique set of challenges. I provide knowledgeable support during this time to ensure continued progress. This may include developing or implementing a home contract/agreement, family work, and intensive & frequent sessions.
Maintain Progress & Prevent Readmission
Whether successfully diverted or transitioning home, young people need support to continue on a positive path forward. Consistent meetings will provide stability and the opportunity to address issues as they arise. We will focus on continued growth and transformation.
Common questions about residential treatment support & therapy
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No. In some circumstances, I may be able to provide some resources to look at or give you some general impressions. However, I can provide referrals to professionals who focus exclusively on matching a program to a person’s specific needs.
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With a signed release, I’m happy to speak with the program or new therapist and provide a summary about what’s been happening. This is known as a “warm hand-off.” If it is likely you child will return to work with me, I can also keep in touch with the program to receive updates so that I can keep up with progress and be in the best situation to support the transition home. It is likely I will have no contact with your child while they are away.
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Of course. I would love to provide referrals for you. A healthy parent is vital your child’s success.