Thank you everyone! Brian does not have a long-term GP, I don't think he has seen the GP much and it's hard to find ones that are good for young people and really considerate in their mental health care plans. A Cantonese speaking psych would only need to be for me and my partner. Brian will definitely need an English speaking psych / GP. The language barrier between us definitely makes communicating hard. Brian has a cousin that he opens up to well and see often. Because his cousin knows that he barely leaves the house, they are going for a walk every week. However.. where do we draw the line between being too nice, too empathetic and listening...and actually pushing, learning, growing, challenging him to be a better person?? Sometimes, he will say things like "i'll go for a walk everyday" or "this week I'll do my own laundry" ... but it doesn't really happen. I understand that Brian needs to have his feelings validated, but sometimes it just feels like he doesn't want to change the situation. Can you explain family therapy to me? Is it one counsellor talking to the whole family? Does Brian have the choice of who is in that room? For example, if he only wants it to be myself and him, rather than his stepfather in the room. I just think if he has that choice it is more likely for him to feel in control. Thanks all.
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