What does BFST mean in UNCLASSIFIED

The Behaviour and Family Support Team (BFST) is committed to supporting families in providing a safe, healthy home environment. We work with parents, carers and professionals to identify behaviour patterns and identify the right interventions for dealing with them. We also offer parenting advice, guidance and support so that families can become more resilient.

The team works closely with all family members to understand their individual needs, assess their current situation and develop appropriate strategies for positive change. Our interventions are designed to be practical, supportive, collaborative and tailored to individual circumstances. We always strive to provide a safe space for open communication between family members while striving towards a healthier home environment.

Any family or individual who feels they need extra support in managing behaviours at home may contact us as we cover a wide range of issues including emotional regulation, attachment difficulties, school refusal and trauma-related behaviour.

Our team is made up of experienced professionals such as psychologists, child/adolescent psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, therapists and other specialists who have expertise in working with challenging behaviour in families. All professional are highly trained and have many years of experience in dealing with such issues.

We provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment of behavioural problems occurring within families as well as offering family therapy both on an individual basis or group sessions depending on the needs of each family member. We also offer parent workshops on topics such as effective communication skills and how to manage difficult behaviour. Additionally our team offers consultation services to other agencies that deal with children’s behavioural problems.

Costs vary depending on what type of service you require – please contact us directly for further information about costs associated with particular services. In most cases we can arrange payment plans if necessary.

Yes you can refer yourself or your family for help from our team – simply call us directly or fill out an online form which you will find here ------- (insert link). During normal business hours we aim to respond within 24 hours however during busy times this may take slightly longer.

The first step when accessing our help is usually a telephone triage where we will ask basic questions about your family situation before deciding whether an online / telephone appointment or face-to-face assessment would be more suitable depending on your requirements. Following this initial assessment we plan an intervention strategy which is unique to each individual/family based upon our understanding of their situation.

Appointments typically last up to 1 ½ hours however if more time is required our professionals will make themselves available by prior arrangement during office hours only – please note there may be additional charges associated in these instances.

Not necessarily – some appointments may be held via video conference while others may occur at different locations depending upon availability at any given time. Once you book an appointment we will confirm details about where it will take place. If you decide it’s not convenient for you then you are free to reschedule without any penalty within reasonable notice.