The pandemic is an opportunity to help kids build resilience
This article was published In Charlotte Business Journal website by By Kristi Pikiewicz – Ph.D. Registered Psychotherapist Resilience is an oft sought-after word these days. Seemingly everywhere we turn, there is some measure of forces bearing down upon us, increasing stress, anxiety, and depression. This reality is all too often exasperated in the lives of our children. So many of […]
Yolaina rebuilds her confidence
Yolaina entered foster care with Thompson in late 2018 due to medical neglect. She had been a victim of sexual abuse and sustained severe internal injuries as a result. Yolaina struggled with boundaries and social skills. Her foster family ensured all medical treatments were completed and encouraged her to get involved in sports and other activities. They also […]
The Johnson family rebuilds their credit history and their future
The family started having housing problems two years ago, after Ms. Johnson was out of work for a couple of months and fell behind on the rent at their apartment. The apartment complex then refused to accept payment for the arrears and evicted the family, also negatively impacting Ms. Johnson’s credit score and ability to […]
Aziel focuses on his strengths to help him heal
Aziel and his younger brother were initially in foster care due to neglect and unsafe living conditions as a result of his mother’s substance abuse. They started in a foster home together, but after reports of Aziel touching his brother, he was moved to a new home and received therapy. The siblings returned to their […]
Charlotte Bilingual Preschool and Thompson partner to serve Latinx preschoolers this fall
Charlotte, N.C. – Charlotte Bilingual Preschool is pleased to announce a partnership with Thompson Child & Family Focus (Thompson) to implement two bilingual MECK Pre-K classrooms serving four- and five-year old children on-campus at Thompson’s Child Development Center on Clanton Road on Charlotte’s West Side. This 11th hour partnership came at a time of great […]
Olivia repairs relationship with her mother
Olivia’s background was beyond traumatic with episodes of aggression, self-harm, suicide attempts and running away. She has been through outpatient therapy, hospitalization, foster care and involved in the juvenile justice system. Her relationship with her mother had become strained, and when she arrived at Thompson her mother was hesitant to continue the relationship. When admitted […]