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Visit at Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for family counseling - Sad boy
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<blockquote data-quote="Janna" data-source="post: 108524" data-attributes="member: 2737"><p>David :crying:</p><p></p><p>I can completely relate to you. My Dylan has been in the Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) since August 13th, almost as long as your difficult child has been. It has been a devastating, traumatic experience for all of us, but in many other aspects, has been wonderful.</p><p></p><p>The Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Dylan is in is an 8-12 month program. They actually worry me, because they have given HIM a release date of May 13th, 2008. But, what if...?</p><p></p><p>We went for a brunch the other week and I was talking to another parent who's son had been in there for almost 2 years - they keep extending his release date because he's aggressive.</p><p></p><p>I hope that doesn't happen to my son, would be an awful disappointment to him.</p><p></p><p>Anyway ~ off topic. I think it's great your son has made some good changes, but, he should know what he needs to do to be released. He should have a therapist or counselor or something that should have a PLAN with GOALS written out for him and you so that you all know what he is to be working on and how his progress is made. You do not have this?</p><p></p><p>If not, I'd be asking for it. Dylan has very specific goals that he is working on. For example - school, staying in class all day 80% of the time. Another example - when he is angry, using his coping skills to channel his anger appropriately. Not one time. Not three times. CONSISTENTLY. If he showed me something once or twice I wouldn't be convinced. I'd want to see it over an amount of time. Maybe this is what the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is looking for?</p><p></p><p>This is hearbreaking. I cry every single time I drop off Dylan. I cry every time he's here. I cry almost every evening when I talk to him. </p><p></p><p>Just know that you are doing the best thing for your son, and your son sounds to be learning some really great life skills that are going to help him improve. When he asks you again when, exactly, he is getting out, you need to gently remind him that he's in the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) working on a treatment plan, and tell him to ask the counselor. That takes the burden off your lap and places it where it belongs.</p><p></p><p>Sending understanding hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Janna, post: 108524, member: 2737"] David [img]:crying:[/img] I can completely relate to you. My Dylan has been in the Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) since August 13th, almost as long as your difficult child has been. It has been a devastating, traumatic experience for all of us, but in many other aspects, has been wonderful. The Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Dylan is in is an 8-12 month program. They actually worry me, because they have given HIM a release date of May 13th, 2008. But, what if...? We went for a brunch the other week and I was talking to another parent who's son had been in there for almost 2 years - they keep extending his release date because he's aggressive. I hope that doesn't happen to my son, would be an awful disappointment to him. Anyway ~ off topic. I think it's great your son has made some good changes, but, he should know what he needs to do to be released. He should have a therapist or counselor or something that should have a PLAN with GOALS written out for him and you so that you all know what he is to be working on and how his progress is made. You do not have this? If not, I'd be asking for it. Dylan has very specific goals that he is working on. For example - school, staying in class all day 80% of the time. Another example - when he is angry, using his coping skills to channel his anger appropriately. Not one time. Not three times. CONSISTENTLY. If he showed me something once or twice I wouldn't be convinced. I'd want to see it over an amount of time. Maybe this is what the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is looking for? This is hearbreaking. I cry every single time I drop off Dylan. I cry every time he's here. I cry almost every evening when I talk to him. Just know that you are doing the best thing for your son, and your son sounds to be learning some really great life skills that are going to help him improve. When he asks you again when, exactly, he is getting out, you need to gently remind him that he's in the Residential Treatment Center (RTC) working on a treatment plan, and tell him to ask the counselor. That takes the burden off your lap and places it where it belongs. Sending understanding hugs. [/QUOTE]
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