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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 419536"><p>The others have given good advice. However....</p><p> </p><p>I wouldn't be too quick to change therapists....I WOULD keep it on the back burner though.</p><p> </p><p>Be open to what is being suggested to you. Just because your child might have a diagnosis, doesn't mean that you don't have the responseibility of fulfilling your role as a good parent. Of coruse, having a special needs child (and being a single mother of five) is going to make this very very tough. If after a few more sessions and an open mind you still feel that this doctor doesn't comprehend the amount of difficulty involved with caring for a child like this and/or doesn't offer good suggestions, then yes, I would consider looking for another therapist for your child. In the mean time, try to pick up a copy of the book "The Bipolar Child," which provides such great information about treatment and suggestions about life at school, etc. Another good book is called "Yes, your teen is crazy." </p><p> </p><p>Try to get yourself as much little moments of rest as possible...as caring for a child like this is very tough. Dont' sweat the small stuff, make sure your child knows that you love her, but at the same time set up firm boundaries (limits). In as nice a way as possible, make sure the therapist knows that you are trying your best, are being consistent in your parenting and would appreciate his support. </p><p> </p><p>by the way, in as nice a way as possible and with little emotion, make sure your child understans firmly what the important rules are in the house and what the consequences to breaking the rules are. Again, I wouldn't sweat the small stuff....but I WOULD set limits.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 419536"] The others have given good advice. However.... I wouldn't be too quick to change therapists....I WOULD keep it on the back burner though. Be open to what is being suggested to you. Just because your child might have a diagnosis, doesn't mean that you don't have the responseibility of fulfilling your role as a good parent. Of coruse, having a special needs child (and being a single mother of five) is going to make this very very tough. If after a few more sessions and an open mind you still feel that this doctor doesn't comprehend the amount of difficulty involved with caring for a child like this and/or doesn't offer good suggestions, then yes, I would consider looking for another therapist for your child. In the mean time, try to pick up a copy of the book "The Bipolar Child," which provides such great information about treatment and suggestions about life at school, etc. Another good book is called "Yes, your teen is crazy." Try to get yourself as much little moments of rest as possible...as caring for a child like this is very tough. Dont' sweat the small stuff, make sure your child knows that you love her, but at the same time set up firm boundaries (limits). In as nice a way as possible, make sure the therapist knows that you are trying your best, are being consistent in your parenting and would appreciate his support. by the way, in as nice a way as possible and with little emotion, make sure your child understans firmly what the important rules are in the house and what the consequences to breaking the rules are. Again, I wouldn't sweat the small stuff....but I WOULD set limits. [/QUOTE]
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