Does anyone have a personal experience with "wraparound" mental health services?My understanding is that it is a "strength based" approach to decision making whereas a "treatment team" is formed consisting of various individuals in the community such as a family care coordinator, (educational) psychologist, (meds) psychiatrist, family therapist, social worker(s), and others in the educational community. My concern is that one is not legally required to submit to such intrusion into parental rights to direct the care and education of their child. Submitting to the "wraparound" plan (or process) practically has the effect of legally abdicating parental rights to direct care and education of my child to state paid agencies/agents. Does anyone know of anyone having a horrific result to their family as a result of such agreement to "wraparound" services? So far, my investigation reveals that the team they wish my son and I to be "wrapped" by has no intention of following any alleged plan - even though they promise that parent will maintain power to guide plan.
Answer by Kiwi
My understanding of a wrap around service is one that focuses all that makes the individual relevant, meaning rather then looking at an individual as only having the one aspect to them and treating the one. A wrap around approach will take into account a number of factors and treat accordingly.
Strength based...my understanding is that it is a positive approach focusing on the strengths of a client. Gone are the days where clinicians, educationalists and the like would focus on the problem always attempting to solve/make better a problem or negative situation. Today we focus on the strengths of a client/student and build on that.
Not knowing anything about your situation I can say that from my experience is wrap around approaches, processes work quite well! Your right as a parent will never be abdicated, it can't!
Be part of the process and gather around some support people from you community or other social service providers.
All the best.
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