Mental Health Support and Family Assessment
Understanding Family Assessment:
A family assessment is a crucial step in the support process, serving multiple vital purposes:
- It helps to identify the most suitable follow-up actions and referrals to mental health professionals based on your family's specific needs.
- It enables the early detection of urgent situations that demand immediate attention.
- It assesses the necessity for specialized services tailored to trauma recovery.
- It reaffirms our program's understanding of the profound impact of abuse and violence on individuals and families.
- It demonstrates our staff's readiness to acknowledge and engage in discussions about distressing experiences.
- It fosters an environment where future disclosures can be made when children are ready, particularly if they initially choose not to discuss their trauma.
The Importance of a Family Assessment:
Undergoing a family assessment is crucial because, without timely and effective therapeutic intervention, many children who experience abuse may face persistent or long-lasting effects that can extend throughout their lives. Our approach is comprehensive, involving a multidisciplinary team that ensures access to both trauma assessments and specialized, trauma-focused mental health services. These services are designed not just for the child victims but also for non-offending family members, acknowledging the widespread impact of abuse and the importance of a supportive family environment in the healing process.
