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 […]
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 […]
Long Term Success with Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is the most rigorously tested treatment for abused children. Research has shown that 80% of children show significant improvement in less than 16 weeks. With the inclusion of caregiver support, research also shows improved parental distress, support, and depression compared to supportive treatments. Each year, Thompson selects a handful of […]
Long Term Success with Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is the most rigorously tested treatment for abused children. Research has shown that 80% of children show significant improvement in less than 16 weeks. With the inclusion of caregiver support, research also shows improved parental distress, support, and depression compared to supportive treatments. Each year, Thompson selects a handful of […]
Kenan Cottage – Isaac’s New Start
Isaac’s mother left shortly after he was born, resulting in a very close bond with his father. Due to negative peer influences, Isaac became involved in substance abuse, and later the court system. His father’s own substance abuse led to the determination that he could not provide a stable home environment. Isaac was removed and […]