Just a quick note to let you know that Stephany is doing great....really great. She returned to school last week and had an easy transition back, likes all of her teachers and doesn't feel too far behind in any of her classes. Her friend, Jessica down the block has been supportive and they go to school together and eat lunch on occasion but Steph has met some new girls whom she likes very much and they have invited her to have lunch with them. We joined a yoga class together and now we have both become yoga junkies. She will meet her new mentor from the FIT program this week and we will see how this goes. She likes her new therapist. She is happy and CALM most of the time and as expected, we have had a few hiccups but she processes everything (and I do mean everything!) and regulates quickly. She is able to consistently connect emotionally with me on a very deep level and I am forever grateful. She is exploring boundaries and different levels of emotional connections with new friends. Simply amazing. I know the honeymoon will end soon and I am prepared for more hiccups but she has shifted into a much more confident, self aware and insightful kid and I believe that she likes who she has become.\r
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As you can imagine, it is always such a difficult decision to send your child away especially when you feel so powerless to help. Your patience and love and Youth Care's DBT program have a made a huge difference in both of our lives and it's important that you know that.\r
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Thank you again for all of your support.
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