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Including families in therapeutic interventions with their children is one of the best ways to enrich family life for all family members, and to prevent a child from relapsing after treatment. At Santiam Crossing, parents and children participate in family therapy through twice-monthly conference calls that include the child, the parent(s), the Santiam therapist, and, when possible, the family’s therapist from its own community. On the third weekend of each month, students join with their parents on campus to work toward successfully reuniting the family. Therapy issues addressed include family structure, communication, parenting consistency, trust and responsibility, and managing together the child’s behavior and future.
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Click here to read an article titled "Family Therapy Key to Successful Outcome"
Family Visit Weekend Schedule
| Saturday |
| 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. | Parents arrive |
| 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Parent meeting, education, and discussion |
| 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Parent-student reunion |
| 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Planned family activities |
| 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Family time |
| 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Dinner (prepared by students at platforms) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Goodnight and parents depart |
| Sunday |
| 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. | Parents arrive |
| 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | Welcome, debrief yesterday, review day's schedule |
| 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Free family time |
| 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Family time |
| 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Goodbyes |
| 3 p.m. | Parents depart |
| 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Students debrief group |
Note: The weather is variable at Santiam Crossing so bring layers, rain gear, and appropriate shoes.
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