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Our goal is to help you help yourself while developing a detailed plan of action that is appropriate for you. We use active listening skills to help you process your feelings and handle the facts about your situation. We ask questions about the nature of your crisis. We might ask about your relationships with the people in your house and how you communicate with each other. It is important for us to get a clear understanding of your situation and see it from your perspective. Remember, we don't know you or anything about your life. We don't ask questions to be nosy – we ask questions to find the source of your trouble.
Sometimes the problem is fairly obvious, but when you’re in a stressful situation it's hard to know what’s going on. We focus on how to control and manage your situation. A trained front line team member discusses several options with you and helps you find resources that can be of assistance.
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You might also find these articles helpful. Each one provides tips and information on how to handle certain situations.
Leaving Home
Lisa’s Diary
Read about Lisa, who was away from home for five days.
10 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Leave
Thinking about running away? See what kind of answers you come up with when you read this.
Ashley: Finding a Way Home
Is running the best answer? Find out what it's really like.
Things to Do Instead of Running Away
Sometimes finding an outlet for your stress can help your situation.
Helping A Friend
Thoughts on Friendship
Here's what we think makes a good friend.
When a Friend Wants to Run Away
What do you do when it's your best friend who's in pain?
Trouble At Home
Surviving a Breakup
Have you recently ended a relationship?
Coping with Changes in Your Family
Are your parents separated or divorced, or have you suffered the death of a parent or sibling?
Family Communication: Sharing Feelings
How many ways are there to communicate? Here are just a few to get you started.