Trauma can have a profound and lasting impact on an individual’s mental health and overall wellbeing. Whether it’s the result of a single traumatic event or ongoing exposure to stress, trauma can lead to a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms that can negatively affect many areas of life. Understanding the impact of trauma … Read moreThe Impact of Trauma on Mental Health and Wellness
Foster children often experience unique and complex mental health challenges as a result of the trauma they have experienced and the instability of their living situations. As a provider of a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for foster children, Pathway Family Services understands the importance of identifying and addressing the specific needs of these young people. … Read moreUnderstanding the Unique Mental Health Needs of Foster Children
At Pathway Family Services, we understand that seeking help for mental health and substance abuse issues can be a daunting task. That’s why we’re here to make the process as seamless and comfortable as possible for you and your family. One of the ways we do this is by providing a wide range of services … Read more5 Services Offered at a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
Many people understandably feel daunted at the prospect of foster parenting. Caring for a child is a big job. Caring for someone else’s child is even more complicated. But potential foster parents actually have some pretty simple qualifications to meet. Space The basic rule regarding space is that each foster child must have his or … Read moreAre You a Potential Foster Parent? Probably So!
When you foster children, you quickly learn that self-care is crucial. You need to have regular breaks, but what do you do when you can’t afford a babysitter? That’s where respite care comes in! Respite care is a crucial part of the foster care system, providing much-needed relief for foster families. It can provide a much-needed … Read moreMaking Respite Care Work for Your Family
Depending on the childhood experiences that a tween or teen has gone through, it is possible for them to develop emotional and behavioral problems that refuse to go away. For example, a teen with early exposure to narcotics may develop an addiction. A child who has experienced a lot of fighting or domestic abuse within … Read more7 Ways A Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Can Help a Child/Teen
Complexity characterizes the treatment of mental diseases such as bipolar disorder, severe depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, and others. Adults with extreme mental health conditions have unique requirements. Sustained help from highly trained, empathetic psychiatric specialists is essential for patients to heal and flourish. Residential treatment programs for individuals with mental illness are helpful, and this is … Read moreThe Value of Inpatient Care for Mental Health
A child who has experienced trauma, academic failure, substance use, and mental illness suffers on multiple levels. He sees himself falling behind his classmates or being teased, and ridiculed. He sees his family growing more frustrated with him. He may be referred to special classes, therapy, and in in-home interventions. If these strategies fail, the … Read moreHow a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program Can Help a Child in Need
It is so important that foster children are able to get the therapy that they need for a lot of the trauma that they have been through. Thankfully, Pathway Family Services not only offers these therapy services, but they also help foster parents learn what they need to know about trust-based relational interventions. These interventions … Read moreThe Importance Of Trust-Based Relational Interventions
As a foster parent, you will have the opportunity to provide respite care for multiple children. Respite care is temporary care that provides a break for the foster family that usually cares for the child. This can be beneficial for many reasons, and is much needed for those who are involved in foster care. Here … Read moreWhy Respite Care Is So Important For Foster Children