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TEEN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
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| The Teen Program at Rideauwood has worked on an outpatient basis with teens 12 to 17 and their parents since 1979. The after school program offers teens a supportive setting to explore issues related to their use of alcohol and other drugs. Individualized program plans include a minimum of three sessions a week, two groups plus an individual counselling session. | |
| THE TEEN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE | |
| . Phone Intake, screening, consultation and referral | |
| . Parent screening | |
| . Assessment of level of substance abuse | |
| . Phase I Discovery Group and individual counselling (12 weeks) | |
| . Phase II Recovery Group and individual counselling - 12 -18 months | |
| . Ongoing Recreational group | |
| . Family Sessions - as needed | |
| FOCUS OF THE TEEN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM | |
| Phase I Discovery Group + Individual Counselling During the 12 week program the following issues are explored: | |
| . Understanding the relationship between alcohol/drug use and behaviour | |
| . Identifying the consequences of substance abuse | |
| . Exploring feelings and behaviors | |
| . Exploring history of use | |
| . Exploring viewing treatment options | |
| . Education on relapse prevention | |
| Phase II Recovery Group + Individual Sessions During the recovery group sessions topics such as the following are explored: | |
| . Establishing a network of support in recovery | |
| . Implementing relapse plans | |
| . Developing decision making skills | |
| . Developing problem solving skills | |
| . Developing healthy communication skills | |
| . Learning about nutritional health and recovery | |
| . Developing anger management skills | |
| . Dealing with interpersonal issues such as loss, trauma, family issues, depression, spirituality sexual | |
| identity, intimate relationships, and gambling | |
| . In conjunction with other professionals, dealing with eating disorders, concurrent disorders, HIV | |
| AIDS | |
| RECREATIONAL PROGRAM | |
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A weekly experiential group that focuses on: |
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| . Socializing and support without alcohol and drugs | |
| . Skill development in recreational activities | |
| . Team building | |
| . Physical conditioning | |
| . Developing skills in wilderness experience | |
| . Learning cooperative games | |
| . Developing and enhancing creative interests | |
| . Exploration of self help support groups, i.e. NA and AA | |
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