73. Milieu Counseling2 - The Purpose of Residential Treatment

Becoming Centered · Jun 14, 2026 · 30m

Episode 73 of the Becoming Centered Podcast continues to look at how direct care staff can incorporate treatment interventions into every part of the residential day. A lot of that involves interacting with the kids in a way that is consciously intended to promote in them a sense of belonging, a sense of purpose, a sense of agency, and a sense of meaning. These qualities will make kids more resilient to the stressors and triggers in their lives. Most staff have a good intuitive understanding of what sorts of structures and interactions are likely to make a client feel that sense of belonging…