Resources

Child and Family Therapeutic Support Services (CFTSS) are just one example of the myriad resources available to parents, caregivers, school administrators, and healthcare professionals to support the well-being of children. They are specifically developed to assist families with children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. When leveraged correctly, these tools can provide the diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing treatment and support that children to live as normal a life as possible.

In this blog, we’ll cover each of the CFTSS Services and how they give families and communities the empowerment they need to cater to children’s unique needs.

Licensed Practitioner Counseling

This service is provided by licensed professionals who are trained to assess, diagnose and treat a range of mental and behavioral conditions in children and their families. Practitioners include licensed psychologists, psychoanalysts, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, and licensed creative arts therapists.

Counseling involves a range of methods such as helping children and families deal with emotional challenges, learn practical coping strategies, build better communication, and foster positive relationships.

Crisis Intervention

Crisis intervention is often necessary when there is emergent or immediate care needed for children. These situations can include (but are not limited to) self-harm, suicidal behavior, exposure to any form of abuse or neglect, violent outbursts, and substance abuse. This is a mobile or at-home service rendered by qualified clinicians.

The point of crisis intervention is to interrupt whatever negative situation is causing distress and start remedying it as soon as possible. Providers are also trained to help children and families cope with the emotional and mental consequences of the crisis situation, and to prevent future crises.

Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment

Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) is a service that provides support for children and families based in the community where they live as opposed to a clinical or office setting. It helps children gain the confidence to exist within their communities while getting the aid they need to live well-supported lives.

This service may include counseling, skill-building activities, case management, advocacy, and assistance in accessing community resources and services.

Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Psychosocial rehabilitation aims to restore, rehabilitate and support children as active and productive members of their families and communities. Professionals work collaboratively with children and families to ensure that they are enhancing the social, emotional, and cognitive functioning of children with mental health conditions.

A range of treatments falls within the ambit of psychosocial rehabilitation such as individual or group counseling, play therapy, social skills training, educational support, and assistance with everyday tasks.

Family Peer Support Services

Family Peer Support Services involve the provision of guidance, understanding, and support to families who have a child with mental health challenges. Family peer support workers, who have their own lived experience of raising a child with mental health needs, work closely with families to offer empathy, practical knowledge, and emotional support.

The ultimate goal is to empower families, reduce isolation, improve family communication, and enhance the overall well-being of both children and their families.

Youth Peer Support

Youth Peer Support is a service specifically designed for young individuals who are facing mental health challenges. It provides a safe and supportive environment where young people can connect with trained youth peer support workers who have their own personal experiences with mental health issues.

Support workers provide guidance, encouragement, and role-modeling, helping young people develop coping strategies, build resilience, and navigate their mental health journey.

Do you believe that your child, ward or student could benefit from any of the services discussed in this blog? Contact Progen Care and we help you find out if you qualify and connect you to providers in your area.