Caregiver syndrome. What is it? Do I have it? Should I get help?

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Feelings of guilt, shame and isolation of rising a child with severe mental illness. Am I the only one with them?

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The pain of my child's self-Injurious behaviors and aggression towards others. Is it ever going to end?

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In the mist of living in survival mode for years, where did I go as a person with my own dreams and goals?

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The negative impact of severe mental illness on siblings. Do they need help?

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The importance of advocacy and the risk of burning out. Where is the balance?

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What to expect during a Crisis admission?

 

What usually happens during and ER admission?

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What to expect when the police are involved?

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What to expect during a long-term admission?

 

What is the Kennedy Krieger Institute? How do they work?

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What are the benefits and challenges of working with interdisciplinary teams?

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Are there some keys to successfully transition from a residential treatment program back home?

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What are common emotional issues around coming home?

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What are the signs that it might be time to look for a residential placement?

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What questions to ask while looking for the "right" residential placement for your child?

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How to effectively select and manage caregivers? Common questions and red flags.

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How to train caregivers on behavioral plan and safety issues? 

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Is it possible to overcome physical abuse by an agency/caregiver?

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Navigating the muddy waters of the DD system. Can somebody help me?

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Special Education. What setting is best for my child?

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What to do when our child ages out of the school system and is entering adulthood?

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What is the Guardianship Process?

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What is a special need trust fund? and how does it impact state planning?

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Property damage, is it ever going to end? Tips to avoid a few.

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Does the "perfect" medical drug cocktail really exits? - Myths and facts

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Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) - what it is, its stigmas and is this even an option for my child?