A key part of supporting young people is our involvement with families, or anyone that has supported the person in the past.

Often families are the experts, and whatever circumstances we are met with – we will optimise that relationship. Either by complimenting them, or cooperating so that the young person maintains their connection with loved ones. 

We recognise the difficulty of relinquishing control to someone else, and the bravery of accepting support and allowing someone you perhaps aren’t familiar with initially – to take on responsibility for their well being. 

Where coping with challenging behaviour has been an issue, we will collaberate with other professionals, as well as using our own expertise to develop supportive strategies and care plans to help families manage.

Our approach will promote a healthy and effective working relationship between Buddies and the family as the relationshiP evolves and the situation improves.

IN SOME CASES, SADLY FAMILIES ARE NO LONGER INVOLVED, IN THESE INSTANCES WE WILL STEP-UP TO PROVIDE A SOURCE OF GUIDANCE AND REASURRANCE. WE WILL TRY TO HELP, AND TO HEAL THAT EMOTIONAL VOID.