I would never want anyone to have to go to a stabilization unit with your child but if you need to let me give you some suggestions- I speak from experience as I have had my child there several times-its not fun at all but is necessary at times.
Here are things to be aware of and ideas to think about:
1. communicate with staff at the facility from the beginning- ask a lot of questions
2. during visiting hours - you may need to wait because you never know what is going on in the unit
3. ask about medications- why the certain ones they choose, what benefit is to my child
4. ask to speak to the Dr and keep asking until you are able to- go there during the day and do a face to face with them
5. go to visiting hours or call- your child is scared and does not want to be there - reassure them they are getting help when they are there no matter how bad they say it is- they are there cause they need to be
6. speak to the nurses- they are amazing as well as the medical technicians- they are with your child most of the day and know how they are coping
7. ask questions ask a lot of questions- do not be afraid to use the services they offer- get help for yourself as well-
you are not alone and there are those of us who have been through this- ask other parents - ask or comment on this blog- i will be glad to answer any question you have from a parents perspective
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