They are then assisted in maintaining the level of control necessary to remain in this more independent setting and are retrained in independent living skills. Daily physical activities are designed to help the patients coordinate their minds and bodies and relieve some of their anxieties and the depression which is characteristic of their condition. Many mentally ill patients tend to withdraw and isolate themselves from individuals and groups. The milieu at the clinic offers activity programs that help the patient become increasingly comfortable in relationships with peers at the facility and in other social situations. We provide group and individual activities to effect better communication skills to make the patient more aware of themselves and the impact of their presence on people around them.
Interpersonal skills is an area of concentration.
Pathological fears persuade patients to withdraw and that when their fears diminish they are able to relate. However, in many cases they form only the most superficial relationships which is no indicator of change. We go beyond the superficial and help patients regain social confidence by retraining them in more substantive individual and group interactions, providing growth in communication skills. Which includes when indicated, training and treatment in family therapy settings. Our program of Psycho-Social Treatment has as its target treatment population the highest utilizers of psychiatric services.