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Lots of interesting points here! A few things as it relates to Trustle. We focus on children 0-5. The process with a teenager would require that the child be MUCH more involved (family therapy would be appropriate). With very young children, it is an awful lot about the parent - not in a blaming way, just that little kids don't have control of their emotions, they are unpredictable, and it's our job to regulate them and teach them how to self-regulate over time. This is actually exactly why we work with parents directly (and truthfully, evidence-based behavioral interventions for young children almost always work with parents too). It's a system, and when kids are really young, parents are leading that system.

I will say lots of our parents are self-aware. They might be frustrated or mystified by their child's behavior (and that's completely fair!), but the fact that they are willing to talk with us means they are open to the idea that they as the parent can change things environmentally and behaviorally to help the child. I think the parents on our service are pretty amazing.