Why Power Struggles Happen within Foster Homes and How to Address Them – An Interview with Jenn Stout
Many new foster parents note that as they transition youth into their homes, a power struggle dynamic begins to occur. Why does this happen? Foster Care Program Director Jenn Stout offers her thoughts, as well as some ideas on how to address the inevitable power struggles that occur when fostering. In this short interview segment, […]
Looking at Mental Health Treatment for Youth with Therapist Melvin Battle
Thompson Child & Family Focus is leading the way in de-stigmatizing discussions around and treatment in mental health therapy. Thompson has highlighted the increased need for services in North Carolina, and how we provide solutions to youth. Learn about how child therapy and counseling services support youth in Charlotte, Matthews and the surrounding NC areas. […]
Anton’s Friends of the Children ‘Friend’ is there to support him – no matter what!
Anton loves playing sports, especially basketball. When is is not outside playing sports, he enjoys playing video games. Anton has struggled both academically and emotionally this school year – he has had difficulties keeping up with school work, following instructions from the teacher, as well as managing his behaviors and getting along with his peers. […]
Avoiding Projection as a First-Time Foster Parent – An Interview with Jenn Stout
What does it mean to “project” as a parent? Learn from Foster Care Program Director Jenn Stout, who explains why first-time foster parents should avoid this behavior when bringing in a youth. In this short interview segment, we sit with Foster Care Program Director Jenn Stout to ask some of the most common questions and […]
The Importance of Normalizing Mental Health Treatment Discussions – An Interview with Therapy Program Supervisor Katie Robinson
Thompson Child & Family Focus is leading the way in de-stigmatizing discussions around and treatment in mental health therapy. Thompson has highlighted the increased need for services in North Carolina, and how we provide solutions to youth. Learn about how child therapy and counseling services support youth in Charlotte, Matthews and the surrounding NC areas. […]
Al’s Pals builds social skills and helps reduce behavior problems
Pre-K classrooms are full of energetic, independence-seeking 4 and 5 year old explorers. They are in a phase of constant learning, testing theories, exploring skills like friendship and emotional regulation, and growing at a rapid pace. This comes with struggles and triumphs that often show up through big behaviors and struggles to slow their bodies […]