A Home Within: Providing Therapy for Foster Youth While Supporting Therapist CommunitiesA Home Within: Providing Therapy for Foster Youth While Supporting Therapist Communities
Mental Health News Radio
Join Kristin as she speaks with Reed Connell, Executive Director, and Deanna Linville, Director of Clinical Programs, at A Home Within, which helps provide free therapy for current and previous foster youth. As Reed Connell states, A Home...
35:58•20 Aug 2020
Healing Bonds: Therapy for Foster Youth at A Home Within
Episode Overview
- A Home Within provides free therapy for foster youth.
- Therapists volunteer nationwide to offer long-term support.
- Community among therapists helps prevent burnout.
- Teletherapy transition was rapid but successful during COVID-19.
- Stable therapeutic relationships are crucial for foster youth.
“"Our model creates an anchor of support so that one person stays with the same foster youth."”
In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, Kristen Sunanta Walker invites Reed Connell and Deanna Linville from A Home Within to share their experiences and insights into providing therapy for foster youth. A Home Within is a remarkable organisation offering free therapy to current and former foster youth across the United States.
Reed Connell, the Executive Director, and Deanna Linville, the Director of Clinical Programs, dive into the challenges and triumphs of their work, shedding light on the importance of stable therapeutic relationships for foster youth who often face disrupted connections. Reed recounts his journey from working directly with foster youth to leading A Home Within, emphasising the significance of consistent support for these young individuals.
He shares how therapists within the organisation volunteer their time to provide long-term therapy, ensuring that foster youth have a reliable anchor amidst life's uncertainties. Deanna adds her perspective, reflecting on her path from working with adoptive families to joining A Home Within, driven by her belief in the power of relationships to influence mental well-being. The conversation touches on the unique challenges posed by the pandemic, which forced a rapid transition to teletherapy.
Despite these hurdles, A Home Within's community of therapists adapted quickly, ensuring uninterrupted support for foster youth nationwide. Reed and Deanna highlight the importance of community among therapists, which helps prevent burnout and maintain emotional boundaries. A Home Within's commitment to providing therapy for as long as needed is not just a service but a lifeline for many. Their approach offers hope and healing to those who have faced abandonment and neglect, making it a truly transformative initiative.
If you're curious about how therapy can be a constant in an ever-changing world for foster youth, this episode is a must-listen.
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