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Marcus' Story - HOPE RESTORED
"The lack of control [Marcus] was feeling towards himself and his environment caused him to have emotional outbursts and become defiant towards any limitations placed upon him."

When Marcus began receiving Therapeutic Behavior Services (TBS) through the Family Care Network, he was struggling with many emotional issues that were affecting his decision-making and his relationships. The lack of control he was feeling towards himself and his environment caused him to have emotional outbursts and become defiant towards any limitations placed upon him. Marcus was also beginning to act out at school by fighting with his classmates. Marcus’ mom desperately needed help, knowing that Marcus had a history of abuse and had been exposed to domestic violence when he was young.

When TBS services started, an In-Home Support Counselor (IHC) worked closely with Marcus’ mom to help her strengthen her parenting skills, helping her to establish and follow through with limits, apply appropriate consequences and communicate better with her son. TBS also worked to help Marcus make better decisions and explore alternative activities. Marcus felt encouraged enough to try out for his school’s soccer team and began to focus more of his time on improving his grades.

Life continues to improve for Marcus and his mom since TBS services have ended. Marcus recently enrolled himself in a nutrition class at a local community center. After completing the class, Marcus realized that he had a passion for creating unique recipes and working with food. Marcus’ mom also saw the importance of reaching out to her community, and has since revitalized her relationship with her local church. Now Marcus and his mom share a new sense of optimism for the future, as Marcus dreams of becoming a celebrity chef while his mom continues to support and encourage her developing son.

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