The Marathon: Part 2 of a Kitchen Table Series
From SpecialEd, IEPs, 504s, Oh my! Conversations with DCSEAC by DCSEAC
February 26, 2026 · 31 min · Season 1 · Episode 22
About this episode
This episode discusses the ongoing challenges faced by a family after a child's mental health crisis, focusing on advocacy and care.
This powerful conversation with Courtney explores what happens after the initial fog clears following a child's mental health crisis. This is Part 2 of a series documenting one family's journey through inpatient and outpatient care, school support systems, and the ongoing challenges of advocacy and self-care. Episode Length: 31 minutes Content Warning: This episode discusses children's mental health, suicidal ideation, and mental health hospitalization Crisis Resources Available 24/7: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) - Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 Key Topics Covered The Heavy Lifting Phase (0:00-8:00) Transitioning from crisis to ongoing care Navigating outpatient treatment in Colorado Springs (December-May) Balancing treatment needs with school attendance and truancy concerns Fighting for extended hospital stays when your child needs more time Understanding Assessment & Discharge (8:00-15:00) The limitations of standardized mental health assessments How high-functioning children can "game" evaluation checklists Advocating as a parent when medical teams recommend discharge The…
People in this episode
Host: DCSEAC
Guest: Courtney
Topics covered
- mental health crisis
- advocacy
- outpatient care
- school support systems
- self-care
- parenting challenges
Keywords
- mental health
- suicidal ideation
- hospitalization
- outpatient treatment
- school attendance
- advocacy
- care team
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