Update teen/counselling - new twist...
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Update teen/counselling - new twist...
| Wed, 04-12-2006 - 10:56pm |
Well, my hand may be forced, and I'm going to have a talk with him in half an hour. After his blow up in class on Tuesday he's had two more, although not quite as "violent". (I swear to god, I never knew what "rage" looked like until I've seen his face in one of those tirades). Anyway, the teacher's aide who was in the class with me calmly informed me today that she referred him to our school counsellor! I'm SHOCKED that she'd go "over my head" like that...no way is a child under 16 supposed to be referred for counselling without the permission of the parent/guardian in our school. The long and short is that the school counsellor called me...she'd actually thought that *I* asked Susie to contact her! But she contacted me because she does NOT think that she'd have much luck with him, especially if he was sent against his will. She agreed with me that doing so would push him right back to not even considering counselling. BUT this gives me a little more leverage - if he won't go willingly, I don't have to take the huge risk of making his placement here conditional on it. I can now, tactfully, diplomatically, set it up as "do it this way and you have full control, or the school is going to do it their way.". God - I dont' have time to wait for your advice or feedback, so all I can say is wish me luck, and say a prayer for me if you are the praying kind!

Good luck with your discussion with your son. I hope he agrees to go to counseling - it sounds like he needs help with his emotions and rage.
(((HUGS)))
Sue
I hope things can settle down after a bit and he can channel that anger positively.
He sounds like a nice young man who will do fine when he gets over some hoops.
Keep us updated as to his progress.
D
Isn't it great when you get real kuddos from the folks who see troubled teens and foster parents all the time?
Stasia
Looking back, S has touched my life since the day he was born, but at the time I didn't know it.
I know what you mean about not being able to be there for him earlier in his troubled life.