One of ChildSavers’ recently enrolled clients is a 4th grade student named Jade*. Jade was referred to the ChildSavers’ school-based program due to losing both of her caregivers two years ago. She demonstrated trauma symptomology, including nightmares, struggles with emotional regulation that included physical and verbal aggression, and difficulty separating from her current caregiver at school. She also struggled with remaining in class and peer relationships.
Since beginning treatment, Jade has built a trusting relationship with the clinician and has improved in her ability to identify and communicate how she is feeling in sessions with the clinician. Through play therapy with the clinician, Jade has increased her ability to tolerate situations that frustrate her and engage in strategies that help her regulate emotions when she is feeling upset. She is also improving in her ability to understand other people’s perspectives and how her actions impact others. Our clinician is looking forward to continuing her work with Jade to achieve her treatment objectives so that she is able to heal and thrive after discharge from this program.
Jade is just one of the hundreds of clients our Mental Health Services team helps each year. For more information about our programs, click here!
*Name has been changed to protect the client’s identity.
