Palliative ParentingTM is an approach that was developed by the community of Children’s Mental Health Resource Center. After years of working with families struggling to manage mental health disorders it became clear that a new approach, a new thought process, and a new paradigm in parenting was necessary to support not only kids and teens with mental illness, but their parents as well. We call that new approach Palliative ParentingTM.

Some people are confused by this term because they think the word ‘palliative’ only refers to the end of life, but it doesn’t. The word palliate means, ‘to ease symptoms or moderate intensity.’ Mom, Stefanie, explains, “People often think of ‘palliative’ as being about death, but it isn’t. It’s not about end of life, it’s about quality of life. Parenting your child this way improves your and your child’s quality of life.”

The philosophy of Palliative ParentingTM focuses on improving quality of life for ourselves and our children, both in the moment and in the future.  

We’re glad you’ll be joining us on this journey to bring joy and peace back into your home.