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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.
Teen Survival Skills is a group therapy program designed to help adolescents, ages 13 to 17, who struggle with coexisting mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and anger and a substance abuse problems. This group will assist members to work through their challenges with peer support. This therapeutic program offers both mental health and substance abuse treatment. Each client will receive a comprehensive clinical assessment and an individualized treatment plan prior to the start of the program. The length of stay is individualized and dependent on the level of the individual's substance abuse problem. The program meets once a week for an average of 12 weeks.
Teen Survival Skills covers topics such as:
- Learning impulse control
- Regulating emotions
- Becoming abstinent and maintaining
- Abstinence from drugs and alcohol
- Controlling anger
- Addressing faulty thought processes
- Coping with depression
- 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.
Teen Survival Skills is held in Naples at the Main Campus in the Children's Outpatient Services Department, Building D and in Immokalee.
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 meets three days week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Prior to the start of the program, each client will receive a comprehensive clinical assessment and an individualized treatment plan which can include individual 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.
Recovery Connection is a structured four-six month Childrens 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.
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