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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If your nephew is living with you and your children, I think you have a right to know what the go-forward treatment plan is.

My elementary aged son was in a mental hospital for 2 weeks.  After discharge, he spent a week in their partial hospitalization program.  Then after success there, he was released to our local team.

For context, in patient was 12 hours of therapy a day, PHP was 6 hours per day, and the local team is 3 hours per week.  In addition to the continued therapy my son is receiving, I have a parent meeting once a week.  Our other child also meets with a psychologist to talk about her fears, anxiety, concerns, how she is feeling, etc.  An issue of this magnitude impacts everyone in the household.

His local team consists of a psychologist and a psychiatrist.  They meet weekly to discuss any changes.  As things evolve, his teachers at school are also looped in or they reach out to the therapists if they need additional support in the classroom.

Yoga is not going to cut it.  A crisis prevention and de-escalation plan are not enough.  That is dealing with the issue in the moment.  Of course when something happens, that's what needs to be addressed.  But the bigger issue is the long term work that needs to be done so that crisis' don't occur and there isn't a need to de-escalate.

I would not be comfortable bringing a child without a solid plan and support team into my home.[/quote]

This is exactly what the plan should be he. He needs more aggressive care and not just once a week therapy. He also need to be able to take part in decisions and boundaries he's given. I would also feel uncomfortable with him in my home- but the important part is to make sure the kids aren't alone with him.[/quote]

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