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Parental Guilt and Changing Expectations

The holiday season is often a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for families with children in residential treatment, it can be a period marked by emotional complexity, heartache, and deep reflection, and families face the season with a unique set of challenges. There are many reasons why the holidays can be so difficult for families with a child in residential care.  Let’s explore some of these challenges,  some strategies to help stay connected, and how Summit Achievement steps into holiday tradition to support students and families.

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Everyone Has a Part

It’s no secret that the world has been stressful for everyone, each for different reasons. Even when we aren’t ourselves feeling pressure from multiple directions, our friends and loved ones often are. From global and national situations to power/Internet outages and adaptations to winter weather, stress is front and center on our radar. What can we do? What are things we can do to stay grounded, no matter who we are? I’ve included some thoughts below. Some will seem obvious (but we don’t always do them) and others will be new.

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Moosilauke Counseling Solutions Adopts Zero Suicide Initiative

The holiday season is often a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for families with children in residential treatment, it can be a period marked by emotional complexity, heartache, and deep reflection, and families face the season with a unique set of challenges. There are many reasons why the holidays can be so difficult for families with a child in residential care.  Let’s explore some of these challenges,  some strategies to help stay connected, and how Summit Achievement steps into holiday tradition to support students and families.

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Let’s All Stay Grounded

It’s no secret that the world has been stressful for everyone, each for different reasons. Even when we aren’t ourselves feeling pressure from multiple directions, our friends and loved ones often are. From global and national situations to power/Internet outages and adaptations to winter weather, stress is front and center on our radar. What can we do? What are things we can do to stay grounded, no matter who we are? I’ve included some thoughts below. Some will seem obvious (but we don’t always do them) and others will be new.

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Navigating the Holidays: Challenges & Support for Families with Kids in Residential Treatment

The holiday season is often a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for families with children in residential treatment, it can be a period marked by emotional complexity, heartache, and deep reflection, and families face the season with a unique set of challenges. There are many reasons why the holidays can be so difficult for families with a child in residential care.  Let’s explore some of these challenges,  some strategies to help stay connected, and how Summit Achievement steps into holiday tradition to support students and families.

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