Therapy
The Accredited Therapeutic Program (Joint Commission) is central to helping heal at-risk youth.
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Spiritual focus, team building, education, recreation, outdoor therapeutic program, chores and community service are all important parts of PATCH’s integrated program. |
In whatever activity the young people are involved in there are always teachable moments, which makes mentoring and counseling meaningful. The counseling staff uses a cognitive behavioral approach, which is based on the premise that actions stem from beliefs that are based on thoughts.
There are five components in the Therapeutic Program. Each resident has an individual case plan that is made up of these components.
Behavior Modification: Helps each resident learn responsible living. Interaction with peers and their response to staff determine the privileges that are earned at three program levels.
Counseling: Addresses a resident's mental and emotional issues. Goals are established to address each issue. Counseling occurs primarily through group sessions, and individual sessions when appropriate. Each resident belongs to one of four small groups.
Family: Establishes goals that rebuild healthy family dynamics, relationships and communication.
Educational: Evaluates each resident's academic capabilities and needs in order to establish a suitable goal that will help them succeed in school after leaving PATCH.
Aftercare: Aims at providing residents with the best possible opportunity for success after they have completed the PATCH Treatment Program. Each resident develops a prevention plan with their counselor to address areas such as family home environments, peer relationships and future education goals.