“When my 17 year-old son was 9 hours away from home in Kansas and suddenly in a state of emergency after experiencing his first manic episode, I was lost with no real idea where to find the kind of help he needed.
By the grace of God, I was referred to The Kinetic People. For the first time, his issues were validated as “complex” with many challenging components. The Kinetic People instantly showed a deep interest in learning about my son as a person, not just a diagnosis, so they could direct him to the right care for his unique needs. Then they connected me to my parent coach, Sheri Cowan. Every parent should have the good fortune to be supported and guided by someone like Sheri. She has helped me more with my situation than any counselor I’ve worked with in the past. Sheri carefully listens to my concerns then teaches me to implement effective techniques during challenging situations. She’s also my cheerleader always ready to praise milestones no matter how small.
I’m happy to report that my son is now 18 and about to graduate from high school with honors, and he is on track to start college in the fall. He has been medication compliant for almost a year, and he’s finally beginning to show his “sparkle” again. I know we wouldn’t have reached this point by this time if the Kinetic people had not been there with support, guidance and resources. I will be forever grateful.