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My son or daughter is struggling ... How do I help?
As a parent, it is often hard to know what to do if your son or daughter is struggling
with an eating disorder, a past trauma, or dealing with
drug and alcohol addiction.
Some parents feel guilty, some feel overwhelmed and others
overreact. Whatever
your feelings may be in regard to your own personal situation,
perhaps the most
important thing to do is support your child.
The staff at Casa Palmera encourages parents to share in the healing process with
their children and offers a special family program to promote family participation.
What To Do You If You Feel Your Child
Has An Eating Disorder or Chemical Dependency
• Sit down and talk with your child, don't overreact
• Find a treatment program that will best fit your child
• Learn about your child's specific addiction or disorder
• Support and encourage your child throughout the recovery process
• Set the example and create a positive atmosphere in the home
Casa Palmera is an excellent rehabilitation facility for treating eating disorders, alcohol
and drug abuse, and mood disorders. Our Family Program is one we are very proud of.
We feel it plays an integral role in the recovery process. During three life-changing days
,
the family attends various educational sessions, as well as participates in expressive
therapy classes. These classes will be specially tailored to each individual family.
Educational Sessions Include
• Bio-Psycho-Social explanation of the resident's disorder
• Description of Casa Palmera's treatment program for the resident's
specific disorders
• Role of the family in the treatment of the disorder
• Healthy communications
• Healthy lifestyles
These educational sessions are very beneficial in helping parents better understand
their child's disorder or addiction. Plus, it helps the family to better understand
ways
they can be supportive and set strong examples for the family member in recovery.
Expressive Therapy Classes Include
Art Therapy
Spiritual Well Being
Ropes Challenge Course
For each of these classes, the family takes a journey, examining various relationships,
promoting trust, and bringing purpose and understanding to the family system.
During these expressive therapy classes,
families are encouraged to work on
their own specific issues, as well as
to support one another in the healing process.
Casa Palmera recognizes that by improving support in the family,
residents are better able to benefit from our program here, as well as
maintain a healthy lifestyle when they return home.
• Casa Palmera does not admit residents under the age of 18. If you are
a parent of a child younger than 18 who is in need of help, please feel
free to contact us and we will work with you to find the appropriate
treatment facility.
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Three Ways for Parents to
Promote Self-Esteem in a Child
• Don't emphasize good looks,
but rather good character and
accomplishments
• Talk regularly with your child and
consider their opinions
• Avoid focusing on media and
advertising that can bring about
poor body image
Help prevent your child from developing an eating disorder »