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Post by Chris Renee on Mar 30, 2020 12:17:08 GMT -8
I am looking for suggestions for families that have asked me how to interact with their loved one on a day-to-day basis, under so close conditions due to being home all the time. Also, what can family members do in a therapeutic sense, since many social outlets and connections are not currently available. The sense is to keep their loved ones recovery momentum moving forward.
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Post by Chris Fournier on Apr 8, 2020 5:54:38 GMT -8
I am looking for suggestions for families that have asked me how to interact with their loved one on a day-to-day basis, under so close conditions due to being home all the time. Also, what can family members do in a therapeutic sense, since many social outlets and connections are not currently available. The sense is to keep their loved ones recovery momentum moving forward. Chris:
This is a great topic to bring up. As many families are now entering a second month of social isolation I imagine their relationships are starting to become strained. Combine this with the difficulty that many people are having in acquiring resources (food, medicine, toilet paper) and you have a recipe for conflict.
I believe that some proactive work with our clients and natural supports can be very valuable at this time. Is the family willing to create a "family crisis management plan" where any family member can share that they are struggling and can reach out for support? Can you identify what supports each individual will need when they are struggling or identify two-three coping skills they can commit to trying.
I believe that by enrolling the entire family into participating in a family crisis plan it will create inclusion and affirm that the feelings of anxiousness that our clients likely are feeling are in fact felt by many of us.
I would love to hear ideas other people have to provide support.
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