Group and Individual therapy program for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Weekly group sessions of 8 – 12 clients.
Every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 pm.
To begin on Thursday October 18th, 2018.
Format: Open enrollment, rotating content.
Weekly Modules
1. Introductions and Offense Summary
Each member introduces themselves, gives a brief personal history, and provides overview of offense, arrest, and charges
2. Maintaining PPD Compliance
Review of rules and expectations and open group discussion of problems and solutions for compliance.
3. Offense Cycle
Discussions of how triggers, negative thoughts, and dysfunctional coping led to offense
4. Denial and Responsibility Taking
Types of denial and how they can lead to re-offending, and how taking responsibility improves outcomes
5. Behavior Modification
Overcoming negative thoughts and behaviors
6. Emotional Well-being
Dealing with emotional disregulation and improving stress tolerance
7. Criminal Relapse Prevention
Identifying triggers, and learning from “slips”
8. Addictions
Overview of addiction stages for alcohol, drugs, gambling, porn, etc
Abstinence skill-building
9. Anger Management
Identifying root causes, recurrent anger responses, assertiveness techniques, and relaxation skills
10.Relationship and Supportive Others
Relationship basics, conflict resolution, and problem solving
Developing a functional support group
11.Personal Goals and Aftercare
Identify well-being goals for emotional health, relationships, physical, intellectual growth, occupational success
12.Process Group
Review content and individual progress
