The Downward Spiral-a visual to download

Over the years we have observed families spiraling out of control—which is preventable—with the right supports. Be aware, every family is vulnerable to negative beliefs and emotional reactivity.

RED FLAGS:

• Parental “I have this” attitude (need no help)

• Focus on diagnosis and meds to stop behaviors

• Environmental stressors (job loss, illness, etc.)

• Need to look prefect (home, family, parenting)

• Increased fear motivations (has to be done now)

• Untrained or pressured agencies (focusing on placing children, not healing)

• Lack of parent training and support

• Baby hunger (infertility, building families through foster care, can be a parental need)

• Ignoring or minimizing detriments (child’s history, educational and relational difficulties, and behaviors, family environment, scheduling)

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