Thank you for facilitating the TBCP boot camp. It was pivotal for us in learning how to effectively parent our RAD daughter. What a difference it has made for our whole family. Frankly, it has helped us across the board in our marriage, friendships, family relationships, and professional relationships. We would highly recommend this "boot camp" for parents who are challenged in raising attachment disorder children. Honestly, we are filled with hope and promise now more than ever! (JD & SD)
“For seven years, we have seen traumatic stress counselors, psychiatrists, family therapists and group therapists, without success. In the beginning of April 2014, I sought parenting strategies at Grace Wellness Center for my adoptive teenage daughter who has RAD. The strategies and encouragement have been exactly what my husband and I needed. The coaching and time spent learning how to deal with ongoing situations has yielded great benefits for our family. I would encourage any parent especially parents of children with RAD to give this avenue a serious try.” (Dana C)
Testimonial from a counselor seeing a child whose parents are in the TBCP program
I recently began seeing a young man for issues with behavioral concerns, anger, and identity issues. Upon talking with the parents in the first session it was evident before even meeting their son that there was a disconnect between the parents and the son, and especially between the Dad and son. From how they described their relationship, and the issues they described that they were having with their son, I got the sense that their son wasn't feeling valued, loved, or accepted. I did meet with the son that evening, and in no so many words, he said exactly what I anticipated he might say, that he didn't feel accepted. He described that he would do things intentionally to set off his Dad, because his Dad would come home from work, and walk into the house already mad at him, so he wanted to give him a reason to be mad at him. After this first session, I suggested that the parents attend Steve's "TBCP" parenting class. Within the first two weeks, I noticed a dramatic change in the son's attitude and demeanor. The parents were overwhelmed with excitement over the knowledge they received, and the practical tools they were able to apply, and most importantly the changes they were seeing in their son! By the end of the session, both the parents and their son were reporting that home had become a much healthier, safe, and pleasant atmosphere for all of them. The son expressed that he no longer dreads when his Dad comes home from business trips, and that they are actually speaking, and spending time together. There is still some work to do on both ends, however, there was a dramatic, significant, and noticeable change on behalf of both the child, and the parents, and progress is definitely evident!
Counselor
After years of yearning for a family, god has blessed us with two beautiful children we adopted from foster care. Grace Wellness has been instrumental in the transition for our oldest child. Thank you for your care, guidance and prayers.
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