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"Leo felt he didn't have a reason to be alive. The groups helped him see that a life with drugs, crime and no education gets you nowhere. David Lawrence Center has had a great impact on our family."
The group therapy modality is used throughout many of the David Lawrence Center treatment, intervention and prevention programs. The following group therapy programs have been designed to address specific mental health and/or substance abuse problems in children. Children must meet certain clinical criteria to be entered into a group therapy program determined through a clinical assessment. Breaking the Chains
Breaking the Chains is an intensive adolescent substance abuse group therapy program designed to help children, ages 14 to 17, who struggle with coexisting substance dependence and mental health and behavioral issues such as depression, anxiety and anger. This psychoeducational, therapeutic program provides mental health and substance abuse treatment, education, support and structure designed to help adolescents overcome chemical dependency and learn how to live a substance-free lifestyle. The length of stay is individualized and dependent on the level of the individual's substance abuse problem. The program consists of individual, group and family therapy. Prior to the start of the program, each client will receive a comprehensive clinical assessment and an individualized treatment plan which can include individual, group and family therapy. Clients are subject to random drug and alcohol screens.

Breaking the Chains covers topics such as:
  • Breaking through denial
  • Becoming abstinent and maintaining abstinence
  • Identifying problem areas
  • Regulating emotions
  • Controlling anger
  • Learning impulse control
  • Building healthy family relationships
  • Addressing faulty thought processes
  • Improving communication skills
  • Coping with depression
  • Modifying behaviors
  • Developing stress management skills
Adolescents must meet certain clinical criteria to be entered into this group therapy program determined through a clinical assessment. Clients should call Juvenile Assessment Services to schedule an initial assessment.

Breaking the Chains is held in Naples at the Horseshoe Drive Satellite Services office and in Immokalee.

Recovery Connection
Recovery Connection is a structured four-six month Children’s Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment Program. The program provides individual outpatient treatment, group therapy and family therapy for juveniles 13-19 years old who experience more serious problems with substance abuse.

The goal is to provide immediate intervention, treatment and structure in the lives of juveniles abusing drugs and alcohol. The program focuses on teaching the juvenile, parents and family members the skills needed to live a substance and crime free life.

Recovery Connection groups are held at the Horseshoe Drive location. Individuals should contact Juvenile Assessment Services to schedule an initial assessment.