Hello,
I have a 28 year old son who has relapsed into psychosis and is unwilling to take meds again (as is unfortunately true of many of our loved ones). He is quite paranoid and has receded into himself. I am very worried, but do not wish to contact crisis intervention unless it is absolutely necessary. He has already experienced significant trauma in his life. His initial psychotic break in 2020 as well as his most recent relapse this past fall were both triggered by trauma among other things.
I recently learned about consultants known as therapeutic consultants, or some use the title, psychiatric and behavioral consultants. They are supposedly less aggressive than drug interventionists in trying to intervene to support troubled loved ones. I am not convinced that this kind of person would be able to reach my son given that he is quite mistrustful and withdrawn, and in an extremely self-protective mode.
Have any of you had experience (positive or negative) with this type of consultant?
Any feedback would be appreciated.