Let Us Help Your Child Rebuild Their Trust
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Trust is something that comes up often at Charis. Patients don’t trust parents or parents don’t trust patients. We spend a lot of time rebuilding trust in those relationships through this helpful acronym:
Time –
Trust always takes time. How long will it take to gain back someone’s trust? Minimum and maximum? What amount of time have you gone without breaking the rules or making choices that your parents do not agree with? Trust can increase or decrease depending on the choices a person makes.
Respect –
Do you respect the rules and guidelines in place? Are you respectful to yourself and others around you? Have you respected them in the past? What does respect look like for you? Do your expectations of respect align with the respect you give to others?
Understanding –
Do you understand why rules are in place? Do you know the reason why rules are important? Do you understand boundaries for yourself and others? Do you know how your actions and words affect those around you and their ability to trust you?
Safety –
If someone is going to trust a person, they must feel safe. How can you show that you are safe? What is your plan for safety? Can you reasonably explain it to your parents? Have you been safe in the past?
Track Record –
What is your track record – Have you shown you can be trustworthy over time? Multiple incidents equals less trust. Recent incidents equals less trust.
If you have a teen who needs to rebuild trust, call our team here at Charis!
