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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, suffering from ongoing pain, a past trauma, or dealing with drug and alcohol abuse. 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.

Here at Casa Palmera we encourage parents to share in the healing process with their child and offer a special family program to promote family participation.

What do you do if you think your child has an eating disorder or struggles with 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 center for eating disorders, alcohol and drug abuse, and pain and trauma treatment. One program we feel plays an integral role in the recovery process is our family program. During these two life changing days, the family attends various educational sessions such as well as participates in expressive therapy classes. These classes may differ according 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 Problem
Healthy Communications
Healthy Lifestyles

These educational sessions are very beneficial in helping the parents better understand their child's disorder or addiction as well as in assisting the family in better understanding ways they can support and set an example for a family member in recovery.

Expressive Therapy Classes Include:

Art Therapy
Spiritual Well Being
Ropes Course

For each of these classes, the family is taken through a journey examining various relationships, promoting trust, and bringing purpose and understanding to each family member and their role in 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.

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