The development of self-control, assertion, stress management, intimacy, social and communication skills result in increased feelings of effectiveness. As the individual becomes more powerful, self-esteem is enhanced. An individualized treatment program is developed with input from the client and referring professional. While under the direction of a board-certified psychiatrist, the treatment team operates within a truly linear system where all members are equal. Through this multi-disciplinary interaction, we are able to achieve our goal of bringing numerous perspectives to patient care.
Expressive therapies are essential and primary to the program.
Activities are structured specifically for compulsive behavior involving art, movement, psychodrama, music, occupational and recreational therapies. Individual therapy between the client and primary therapist is integral to the treatment process. This occurs five times per week and focuses on the client's compulsive behavior and any trauma history. In addition, the attending psychiatrist has individual sessions with the client between one and three times per week. These sessions are dedicated to milieu interaction, discharge planning and the work being done with the primary therapist.