Bipolar Disorder Family Support
Learn how to care for your loved one and yourself.
We aren’t sure where to go from here.
What’s going on with them?
What should I know about their disorder?
They’re scaring me.
They don’t want medications.
What if they don’t want help?
You’re at a Loss for What to Do
If you and your family find yourself here, know that you’re not alone. These concerns and fears have been echoed by countless families, including mine years ago. Having a loved one go through a psychiatric episode is frightening, confusing, and exhausting. You watch them not be themselves and engage in risky behaviour. You often feel helpless and can’t get through to them.
You’re not sure when or if they’ll ever be themselves again and you’re scared of another episode happening. Long episodes are wearing down your energy and patience to support your loved one.
You want to help them but are unsure how to go about it. Just as the person in a psychiatric crisis needs support, so does their family. Fortunately, there is help and hope here for you and your loved ones.
Bipolar Disorder Family Support Services
Helping families navigate bipolar disorder together.
Family services are designed to help you understand the complexities of the disorder, create effective strategies for supporting your loved one, and manage the emotional strain that comes with caregiving. Through personalised guidance, I’ll work with you to develop a clear action plan, provide valuable insights into bipolar disorder, and offer compassionate support to help your family thrive despite the difficulties. I’m here to empower you with the tools and understanding you need to support your loved one and yourselves.
Your whole family is invited to attend sessions, and I offer different packages depending on your family’s needs. If you have some questions about your loved one’s diagnosis or are trying to make a plan to get them help, I’d recommend a Strategy Session. If your family needs support or if your loved one is in the middle of an episode, I’d recommend the Maintenance Package.
Effectively supporting a loved one with bipolar disorder involves a lot of compassion for them and yourself.
Help for You and Your Family
Learn about bipolar disorder from a mental health practitioner who’s also been there.
I’ll explain the role of medications, prognosis, treatment options, and what the recovery process looks like.
Bipolar disorder affects the whole family. All family members are welcome to be involved in the process.
Supporting a loved one who is struggling with bipolar disorder is challenging and isolating.
I’ll provide you and your family with a safe space to express yourselves and feel heard.
I’ll help you make sense of your loved one’s mental state and behaviours.
Gaining this insight can help you build empathy as well as the skills needed to navigate this journey alongside them.
I’ll assist you and your family in preparing to support your loved one through treatment and guide you through their mental health crises effectively.
If we succeed in helping your loved one, and they express a desire for individual support, I’ll be there to work with them.
Having family involvement greatly improves the recovery process.
Get the Support Your Family Needs
You don’t need to navigate this alone. Intentional and compassionate support is available for you and your family.
Reach out today for a free consultation.