Recovering Family Sanity

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Recovering Family Sanity

Take Care of Yourself First

If you want to do what's best for your child and family, you absolutely MUST take care of yourself. It's not selfish, it's survival. learn more...

Create a S.A.F.E. Attitude

Right now, these should be your key family priorities. Let other family members and important people in your life know them and get their support.

Safety First - all will be kept safe from pain, fear, or violence, including visitors and pets.
Acceptance - accept things the way they are now and move forward from here.
Family Balance - Everyone's needs will be met, not too much for one or too little for another.
Expectations that are realistic - progress will move slowly step-by-step, and sometimes backwards. Focus only on the next step. You will go from living day-to-day, then week to week, to competence and confidance in your parenting. learn more...

Make Simple House Rules

Rules for 'normal' children don't work for children with serious behavioral problems. The use of incentives and consequences must be handled very differently with a child or teen like yours. When it comes to rules, think: 1. Few; 2. Fair; and 3. Strictly enforced. learn more...

Manage Behavior

Your natural parenting instincts will not work with your child or teen. Use the techniques that mental health professionals use to manage behavior and reduce it's negative effects on your child. You can proactively prevent activities that are harmful and stressful. learn more..

Get a Life!
There's only so much a family can sacrifice for a child or teen without losing control of their lives. It is imperative that everyone take time out to do something they enjoy, even if it means setting aside the troubled child or teen's needs for a while.