Therapeutic approach for residential care at Birribi

The therapeutic residential care environment offers these essential elements:

• Providing a secure base and stability
• Therapeutic relationships with carers who are well-trained and supported
• Behavioural interventions are connected to the everyday environment, routines and activities within the home
• Learning, motivation and achievements are integrated within the care setting

The rationale for intervening follows a multi-systemic approach as this provides effective intervention for children and young people with complex emotional and developmental needs. The multi-modal interventions are co-ordinated, balanced and adapted over time, with regular reviews of the therapeutic plans by the clinical team.