THE DIRECT CARE TREATMENT PLAN, TWO TREATMENT PLANS FOR EVERY CHILD

This brief article is a response to the frequently asked question from parents, teachers, caseworkers and others who ask, “How can I best help this child become better adjusted?” Many children who are having difficulty already have a clinical treatment plan but what can other adults do to help every struggling child. The DCTP addresses three main goals that can help every child make positive brain changes. The article goes on to discuss practical implementation steps for any adult to help any struggling child regardless of the problem or situation. It is the closest thing to a ‘one size can fit all’ approach for adults to use with difficult children. (4 pages)