FAMILY HEALTH
Family participation can be important to the long-term success
of any youth. At ECHO we encourage family involvement as much
as possible during the course of treatment. Parents who are
unable to come to our facility for any reason may participate
in most of these activities by phone or other means. We offer
several modalities specifically to promote family health.
Parenting Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.)
Parents and families are encouraged to participate in ECHO’s
Parent Effectiveness Training program, facilitated by a P.E.T.
Certified trainer. Created by Dr. Thomas Gordon, this proven
parenting method promotes new and effective communication and
problem-solving techniques that assist families in creating
a more productive family dynamic.
Individual Family Therapy
Since the family dynamic is so instrumental in creating safe
and healthy environments for youth to achieve and maintain their
sobriety, each family at ECHO will receive individual family
therapy with a licensed family therapist. Family therapy will
focus on family dynamics that promote the healthy expression
of behaviors and emotions that encourage openness and result
in healthier families.