Pyrysys >> Second Family

2nd FAMILY ……when you can’t be there

2nd FAMILY is a special program for sons, or daughters, or other family members living away from home, in San Diego County, who may need some assistance in day-to-day living. We provide a caring, responsible service that includes supervision, coaching, counseling, direction, monitoring, training, and teaching - on a sensitive, as-needed basis.

Life in a city can sometimes be overwhelming….and families often worry about their loved ones living apart. 2nd FAMILY is a program that can help provide peace of mind for our clients and their families. With 2nd FAMILY, we do more than just counseling and psychotherapy. We provide our clients with care and assistance with day-to-day living.

2nd FAMILY is a special type of assistance. It’s not just helping clients determine what they need, but walking them through the process. We work to facilitate competence and
independence slowly and carefully - using the best of behavioral management
principles.

We understand the diversity of human behavior and we appreciate that all adults differ in their capacities and coping skills. 2nd FAMILY helps our clients to maximize their abilities, while providing appropriate supervision until the new skills are in place.

In the 2nd FAMILY program, we use a treatment team approach and choose the treatment team depending upon the needs and the budget. Team members typically consist of a combination of psychologists, life-coaches, social workers, counselors, personal assistants, physicians, and other professionals.

The treatment team provides ongoing assessment of the client’s needs and then develops a “treatment plan” that addresses those needs appropriately. A treatment plan is like a map that is designed to bring about the desired changes. It serves as a guide throughout the treatment process and helps families to see the progress that is being made. We provide progress updates to parents and family on a regular basis.

Here are some examples of 2nd FAMILY program activities. It is important to remember that counseling and psychotherapy would be ongoing in addition to the following:

Finding and moving into suitable housing
Securing employment
Enrolling in college
Finding appropriate physicians and other providers
Managing important appointments
Support during legal actions
Acting as a personal advocate and liaison
Teaching time management
Budgeting
Goal setting
Acclimating to city life
Transportation
Transfers between different levels of care