The areas of functioning of concern that previously have not worked well for the family or the difficult to handle behaviors of the child will become even more exacerbated in this time when some of the usual supports or escapes for managing family and intrapersonal challenges are not available. This is true for all families; Behavioral Health Services, Family Centered Treatment (FCT), or foster families. Essentially the previously
more “open” family system has now become a “closed” system due to lack of outlets such as school or work, and even less outlets when the potential for quarantine for the family occurs. Thus, this makes this new “normal” a potential powder keg for hurt and harm. You can find more information regarding FCT's considerations for tele-visit sessions below.