Individualized Treatment
All treatment is based on the specific needs of the individual in the form of an Individualized Treatment Plan. The Treatment Plan is developed mutually by therapy and program staff, the resident youth, the youth's family, and other individual's that are significant in the child's life. The Treatment Plan targets identified behaviors, problems and issues. Respect for the individual's and family's culture and lifestyle is significant in the development of the Plan.
|
Program Keystones
The Grace House Program is based on four simple ideas or keystones. Therapeutic activities are developed with these keystones in mind. The keystones are:
-
Honesty - Telling the truth and being honest in word and deed.
-
Responsibility - Making one's own choices and decisions and accepting the consequences of those actions, good or bad.
-
Care of self - Linked with responsibility and honesty. Honestly facing one's own issues and problems and responsibly working to address and resolve them.
-
Care of others - Also linked with responsibility and honesty. Learning to recognize that one does not live in this world alone. Understanding that others are deserving of your respect and attention. Recognizing that everything one does or does not do impacts others in some way.
|
Program Components
Grace House provides a highly structured program in a homelike environment. Onsite schooling is provided by certified instructors. Students receive credit for courses completed. Individual, Group and Family Therapy is provided in regularly scheduled sessions. Chemical Dependency groups and activities for youth's who have been using drugs or alcohol or are at risk of addiction. Health Education, Recreational Activities, Outdoor Adventure, Expressive Groups, Skills for Adult Independent Living and other activities to address educational, emotional, behavioral and social issues. |
|