At Blume Behavioral Health, we believe that the journey towards healing and growth encompasses not just the individual but their family as well. Recognizing the pivotal role that families play in the recovery and development of adolescents, we have meticulously crafted our Parental Support Program. This initiative is designed to equip parents with the understanding and skills necessary to constructively support their adolescents, fostering stronger, closer family bonds.
Understanding your adolescent can often be a challenging endeavor. The transitional phase from childhood to adulthood brings about numerous changes, both emotionally and behaviorally, in young individuals. Our program assists parents in navigating these complexities by providing them with the knowledge and tools to better understand their adolescent’s world. Through a series of informative sessions, parents learn to appreciate the unique perspectives and challenges faced by their adolescents, fostering empathy and deeper connections.
Effective communication forms the backbone of a healthy parent-child relationship. Our program guides parents in adopting constructive communication strategies that foster openness and mutual respect. By learning to communicate effectively, parents can support their adolescents in a manner that encourages growth and positive behavior, avoiding misunderstandings and conflicts that can strain the family dynamic.
At the heart of our Parental Support Program lies the aspiration to bring families closer together. We facilitate this through family therapy sessions where members come together to express their feelings, understand each other’s viewpoints, and work towards resolving conflicts in a supportive environment. These sessions are aimed at strengthening the familial bonds, cultivating an atmosphere of love, trust, and mutual respect within the family.
Understanding that sometimes, sharing with others who are in similar situations can provide new perspectives and insights, we offer parent support groups as part of our program. These support groups serve as a safe space where parents can share their experiences, learn from others, and find solace in the fact that they are not alone in their journey. The group setting allows for the exchange of stories, advice, and support, fostering a community of understanding and empathy.
Family therapy forms a significant part of our Parental Support Program, offering a structured setting where families can work together to mend broken ties and build stronger relationships. Under the guidance of experienced therapists, families learn to work together to overcome challenges, developing strategies that promote harmony and unity in the family unit.
Through our Parental Support Program, we aspire to not only aid the adolescents in their journey to recovery but also to build stronger, happier families where each member thrives. Join us as we work hand in hand to create a future where families grow together, united in love and understanding.
Daniel Duel MD is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in General Adult Psychiatry with a focus on Addiction/Substance Use Disorders. As the Medical Director of an outpatient addiction clinic, he oversees a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care. He has extensive experience treating complex mood, psychosis, OCD, anxiety, and geriatric disorders. Dr. Duel is a UCLA graduate, trained in TMS and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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