Group work and individual counseling sessions are a part of the daily process as well as therapeutic activities to enhance social skills and responsibility and build self esteem and self image. Weekly individual therapy, resident group therapy, family therapy, and parent therapy group are provided boy our consulting therapist. Home visits are a vital component to successful programming, home visit contracts are written by the primary counselor to assist the parent in setting rules and regulations on the visit. The contracts give detailed rules and regulations and must be signed by the resident, parents and Sheppard House staff prior to the start of the visit. The contracts ensure consistency in programming as well as provide guidance and structure for the child and parents.
Residents are highly supervised at all times of the day and night.
All primary counselors have college degrees in human services, corrections, or related fields and are thoroughly trained in philosophy, intervention,m treatment, and evaluation. The privilege to be received is determined by the amount of points earned. Residents no only learn that you get things by working hard, but the merit system also teaches them a positive work ethic, builds self esteem and teaches social skills. Sheppard House also offers Extra Curricular Activities Program. Residents are involved in activities that range from community events, sports, school, clubs, and volunteering.