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Family Centered Treatment improved this family’s stability and enabled Raymond to return home

Family Centered Treatment improved this family’s stability and enabled Raymond to return home

Raymond loves making people laugh, he likes to be known as a stand up comedian. He has also been diagnosed with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and depression. His mother was using cocaine before she knew she was pregnant with him, and struggled with substance abuse on and off since. He was frequently agitated and aggressive at home, and not engaged at school. He found interactions with others difficult, and became increasingly withdrawn and depressed.

 

After a psychiatric hospitalization, Raymond’s siblings and family were scared about his return home, and were referred to our Family Centered Treatment (FCT) program. Our team worked with the entire family to improve communication skills and build better coping mechanisms. His mom and siblings have also learned how to support him. The family has completed FCT and Raymond is now taking his medication, helping around the home, is more involved, and is trying to communicate his feelings when upset. He also hasn’t been physically aggressive or verbally aggressive.

 

Initially we didn’t want him home, and didn’t believe any treatment could work. We’re so glad we tried FCT.’ ~ Raymond’s mom