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5 TIPS FOR WRITING OBJECTIVE CLINICAL NOTES

Because therapeutic foster parents provide a bridge between therapy and home life, clinical notes are crucial. This includes daily notes on the child’s progress or regression on treatment goals, therapeutic activities, their predominant mood, coping skills, behaviors, incidents, and more.…

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Becoming a Therapeutic Foster Parent in Arizona

So you’re interested in becoming a therapeutic foster parent? Great! There is a huge need here in Arizona. Getting started can seem like a daunting process, but we are here to help! Every agency does things a little differently and has their own process for new families.  At HSC, the process is one of mutual selection; it is just as important that you feel that HSC can support you, as we do that your family is a good fit for our agency.

Celebrating Holidays with Traumatized Children

Kids who have experienced trauma may have mixed feelings about the holidays, but you can make it a fun, memorable holiday season by following these tips: Practice grounding activities to assist in self-regulation. A great one is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding…

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What is a Sensory Diet?

For our therapeutic foster care clients, a sensory diet is a group of activities that are specifically scheduled into each day, to assist with improved attention, motivation and mood regulation. The activities are chosen for each child’s needs, based on…

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