The Life Science Addiction Treatment Center is a private residential facility that offers short, moderate, and long-term inpatient treatment for adults struggling with alcohol and/or drug addiction. Its mission is to provide evidence-based treatment in a professional and affordable manner using a personalized approach. The treatment program utilizes principles from cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic models. It offers a variety of group and individual therapy sessions, educational workshops, recreational activities, and medical and psychiatric support to help clients develop coping skills and achieve rehabilitation and wellness goals. The facility is located in a serene natural setting near Montreal, Quebec and employs a multidisciplinary clinical team.
This course provides training and CEUs for addicitons counselors and LPCs working in Addictions, Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorders will help counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, alcohol and drug counselors and addictions professionals get continuing education and certification training to aid them in providing services guided by best practices. AllCEUs is approved by the california Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), NAADAC, the Association for Addictions Professionals, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Board of Georgia (ADACB-GA), the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and most states.
Therapeutic Interaction: A Perception of Therapist towards Patients with Anxi...iosrjce
The present research was conducted (a) to describe the socio-demographic information of
psychotherapist providing therapy to patients of anxiety disorder (b) to examine the therapeutic interaction on
various variables of therapeutic participation, resistance and dysphoric concern (related to patient’s
responses), and directive support for the patients (variable related to his/herself). It was hypothesized that
therapist would rate significantly high on therapeutic interaction (therapeutic participation, directive support,
resistance and dysphoric concerns) with anxiety patient. Sample comprised of thirty five psychotherapist
providing therapy to diagnosed anxiety patients in OPD (Outdoor patient department). Psychotherapy Process
Inventory was administered to assess perception of therapeutic interaction of psychotherapist. Descriptive
statistics and one sample t test were calculated for the analysis of data. Results revealed that most of the
therapists, possessed MS degree in Clinical Psychology. Results indicate that there is a significant high rating
on therapeutic interaction, therapeutic participation, directive support, resistance and dysphoric concern of the
psychotherapist who are providing therapy to the anxiety patients. Therapeutic interaction is perceived by the
therapist as supportive, whereas participation, resistance and dysphoric concerns of the patients were also
perceived high by the therapist in initial sessions. Findings will be helpful for psychologist and other
professionals to plan the therapeutic interventions for anxiety patients
Roles of the psychiatric mental health nurse in contemporary mental health careNursing Path
The document discusses the various roles of psychiatric-mental health nurses. It begins by introducing the generalist registered nurse and specialist clinical nurse specialist. It then describes several specialty roles including community mental health nurse, psychiatric home care nurse, forensic psychiatric nurse, psychiatric consultation-liaison nurse, nurse case manager, geropsychiatric nurse, parish nurse, telehealth nurse, nurse researcher, nurse educator, nurse administrator/manager, collaborative roles on interdisciplinary teams, and nurse psychopharmacologist. These roles demonstrate the expanding scope of practice for psychiatric nurses.
Behavioral Health Integration PowerPointT L Dunlop
The document discusses behavioral health integration and its benefits. It defines behavioral health integration as the systematic coordination of mental health, substance abuse, and primary care services through a team approach using evidence-based practices. Integrating behavioral health services into primary care settings provides a one-stop shop for patients, benefits patients and providers by improving quality of care, and lowers overall healthcare costs by 20-40%. The document recommends integrating behavioral health practitioners into primary care clinics to assist patients with lifestyle changes, medication compliance, and management of chronic conditions, mental health issues, and substance abuse.
Psychiatric nursing faces many challenges. These include challenges in effective care delivery due to issues like frequent patient relapse and complex symptoms, challenges associated with psychiatric nursing education like lack of clinical infrastructure and opportunities for knowledge application, and challenges to psychiatric nursing research such as ethical issues and lack of ground-level data. Stigma is also a significant social challenge to effective mental healthcare delivery. Addressing these challenges will help improve psychiatric nursing practice and the recovery of those with mental illness.
The document discusses the concepts of mental health nursing, including the use of the nursing process and a holistic approach. It describes methods for collecting data on clients, such as observation, interviews, examinations and collaboration. Specific areas of data collection are outlined, including psychosocial history, mental status examinations, standardized screening tools, and considerations across the lifespan. Common mental health diagnoses and therapeutic strategies are also mentioned.
The document discusses effective adherence to medical treatment regimens. It notes that non-adherence is a complex problem with many interrelated behavioral and psychological causes. It proposes that a comprehensive behavioral program using a customizable software platform can help address non-adherence by providing personalized support that targets the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors influencing each individual patient.
Brief interventions and motivational enhancement therapy for alcohol problemskavroom
Brief interventions involve short counseling sessions that provide feedback, advice, and support to motivate individuals to reduce risky drinking behaviors. MET is a client-centered counseling style based on motivational interviewing that aims to resolve ambivalence and increase intrinsic motivation for change. Both approaches are time-limited and focus on negotiating drinking reduction rather than requiring abstinence. Screening tools are used to identify hazardous drinkers who could benefit, with brief structured advice or extended brief counseling sessions depending on severity. Motivational strategies like FRAMES are employed to enhance engagement in the process of behavior change.
This course provides training and CEUs for addicitons counselors and LPCs working in Addictions, Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorders will help counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, alcohol and drug counselors and addictions professionals get continuing education and certification training to aid them in providing services guided by best practices. AllCEUs is approved by the california Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), NAADAC, the Association for Addictions Professionals, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Board of Georgia (ADACB-GA), the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and most states.
Therapeutic Interaction: A Perception of Therapist towards Patients with Anxi...iosrjce
The present research was conducted (a) to describe the socio-demographic information of
psychotherapist providing therapy to patients of anxiety disorder (b) to examine the therapeutic interaction on
various variables of therapeutic participation, resistance and dysphoric concern (related to patient’s
responses), and directive support for the patients (variable related to his/herself). It was hypothesized that
therapist would rate significantly high on therapeutic interaction (therapeutic participation, directive support,
resistance and dysphoric concerns) with anxiety patient. Sample comprised of thirty five psychotherapist
providing therapy to diagnosed anxiety patients in OPD (Outdoor patient department). Psychotherapy Process
Inventory was administered to assess perception of therapeutic interaction of psychotherapist. Descriptive
statistics and one sample t test were calculated for the analysis of data. Results revealed that most of the
therapists, possessed MS degree in Clinical Psychology. Results indicate that there is a significant high rating
on therapeutic interaction, therapeutic participation, directive support, resistance and dysphoric concern of the
psychotherapist who are providing therapy to the anxiety patients. Therapeutic interaction is perceived by the
therapist as supportive, whereas participation, resistance and dysphoric concerns of the patients were also
perceived high by the therapist in initial sessions. Findings will be helpful for psychologist and other
professionals to plan the therapeutic interventions for anxiety patients
Roles of the psychiatric mental health nurse in contemporary mental health careNursing Path
The document discusses the various roles of psychiatric-mental health nurses. It begins by introducing the generalist registered nurse and specialist clinical nurse specialist. It then describes several specialty roles including community mental health nurse, psychiatric home care nurse, forensic psychiatric nurse, psychiatric consultation-liaison nurse, nurse case manager, geropsychiatric nurse, parish nurse, telehealth nurse, nurse researcher, nurse educator, nurse administrator/manager, collaborative roles on interdisciplinary teams, and nurse psychopharmacologist. These roles demonstrate the expanding scope of practice for psychiatric nurses.
Behavioral Health Integration PowerPointT L Dunlop
The document discusses behavioral health integration and its benefits. It defines behavioral health integration as the systematic coordination of mental health, substance abuse, and primary care services through a team approach using evidence-based practices. Integrating behavioral health services into primary care settings provides a one-stop shop for patients, benefits patients and providers by improving quality of care, and lowers overall healthcare costs by 20-40%. The document recommends integrating behavioral health practitioners into primary care clinics to assist patients with lifestyle changes, medication compliance, and management of chronic conditions, mental health issues, and substance abuse.
Psychiatric nursing faces many challenges. These include challenges in effective care delivery due to issues like frequent patient relapse and complex symptoms, challenges associated with psychiatric nursing education like lack of clinical infrastructure and opportunities for knowledge application, and challenges to psychiatric nursing research such as ethical issues and lack of ground-level data. Stigma is also a significant social challenge to effective mental healthcare delivery. Addressing these challenges will help improve psychiatric nursing practice and the recovery of those with mental illness.
The document discusses the concepts of mental health nursing, including the use of the nursing process and a holistic approach. It describes methods for collecting data on clients, such as observation, interviews, examinations and collaboration. Specific areas of data collection are outlined, including psychosocial history, mental status examinations, standardized screening tools, and considerations across the lifespan. Common mental health diagnoses and therapeutic strategies are also mentioned.
The document discusses effective adherence to medical treatment regimens. It notes that non-adherence is a complex problem with many interrelated behavioral and psychological causes. It proposes that a comprehensive behavioral program using a customizable software platform can help address non-adherence by providing personalized support that targets the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors influencing each individual patient.
Brief interventions and motivational enhancement therapy for alcohol problemskavroom
Brief interventions involve short counseling sessions that provide feedback, advice, and support to motivate individuals to reduce risky drinking behaviors. MET is a client-centered counseling style based on motivational interviewing that aims to resolve ambivalence and increase intrinsic motivation for change. Both approaches are time-limited and focus on negotiating drinking reduction rather than requiring abstinence. Screening tools are used to identify hazardous drinkers who could benefit, with brief structured advice or extended brief counseling sessions depending on severity. Motivational strategies like FRAMES are employed to enhance engagement in the process of behavior change.
The document outlines several challenges in mental health care including misconceptions about mental health nursing, a lack of clinical guidelines, challenges in providing care within psychiatric wards, and challenges related to the role of mental health nurses. Some key priorities of the Helsinki Declaration are also summarized such as fostering awareness of mental well-being and collectively tackling stigma. The document discusses scope and role challenges as mental health practice shifts from illness to wellness and deinstitutionalization occurs.
Motivational Enhancement Therapy in Addition to Physical
Therapy Improves Motivational Factors and Treatment
Outcomes in People With Low Back Pain: A Randomized
Controlled Trial
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING / PSYCHIATRIC NURSINGNursingWaani🎉
This document provides an overview of the history and perspectives of mental health and mental health nursing. It discusses how mental illness was viewed throughout history from ancient times through the modern era. It outlines key developments like the establishment of asylums and institutions in the 18th century led by Pinel and Tukes, and the introduction of psychotropic drugs in the 1950s which revolutionized treatment. The document also defines mental health and mental illness, lists characteristics of both, and discusses laws governing mental health like the Mental Health Act and Mental Healthcare Bill in India.
Supportive psychotherapy, family and marital therapydivya2709
This document provides an overview of supportive therapy. Supportive therapy helps patients relieve emotional distress and symptoms without delving into past issues or personality changes. It is used to treat conditions like schizophrenia, personality disorders, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, substance abuse, and psychosis. The therapist establishes a relationship with the patient and uses techniques like ventilation, environmental manipulation, persuasion, and reassurance. Supportive therapy involves assessment, relationship building, working through problems, and preparing the patient to end treatment. Family and marital therapy views individual symptoms as related to family issues and aims to treat the family system. It uses assessment, skills training, and various models like individual, conjoint, couples, group, and network therapy.
Integrated Behavioral Health Care: Biopsychosocial Approach to Treatment Inte...Michael Changaris
This slide share explores the biopsychosocial determinents of health, developing an integrated care team and supporting the role of the health psychologists to be a high functionng member of the health care treatment team.
Matthew Hall founded Human Care Systems to help patients better manage their health through building valuable relationships rather than narrow, transactional interactions. Effective approaches focus on delivering total value to all stakeholders and leverage proven behavior change techniques through coherent, personalized programs. Medical plays a core role by helping physicians manage patients for improved care and quality of life.
This document provides an overview of the history and foundations of psychiatric mental health nursing. It discusses definitions of mental health and mental illness from organizations like the WHO and APA. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) is introduced as the taxonomy used by mental health professionals for diagnosis. The development of institutions and community mental health in response to developments like psychopharmacology is summarized. Current issues like the high prevalence of mental illness and limitations of treatment access are also outlined.
This document discusses different types of individual psychotherapy. It describes 6 main types: psychoanalysis, hypnosis, abreaction therapy, reality therapy, uncovering therapy, and supportive psychotherapy. For each type, it provides details on the founder or developer, goals, techniques used, and common applications or indications for use. Psychoanalysis focuses on unconscious forces and was developed by Freud to last 3-5 years. Hypnosis induces a trance state making the client highly suggestible. Abreaction brings repressed memories to consciousness with associated emotions. Reality therapy focuses on present behavior and responsibility. Uncovering helps gain insight into conflicts or problems. Supportive psychotherapy relieves symptoms without probing the past.
Self management is a recent concept in pulmonary rehabilitation. this concept uses patient's ability to manage their self with no direct interaction with their healthcare provider.
ANA Psychiatric - Mental Health Scope and Standards of PracticeGuy Lamunyon
The document defines psychiatric-mental health nursing and outlines its scope and standards of practice. Key points include:
- PMH nursing promotes mental health through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral health issues.
- Nurses work in various settings across the continuum of care, from promotion of wellness to treatment of disorders.
- Standards address areas like assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, implementation, and professional performance.
- The role of the PMH nurse is to develop partnerships with individuals to support their recovery goals.
Principles and Ethical Issues of PsychotherapiesBidhan Sarkar
This document summarizes different types of psychotherapies and ethical issues in psychotherapy. It discusses various psychotherapies including cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, interpersonal therapy, family therapy, couple therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, group therapy, client-centered psychotherapy, gestalt therapy, and brief counseling. It outlines key principles, techniques, and focuses of each psychotherapy. The document also discusses common factors across psychotherapies and important ethical issues to consider in psychotherapy, including beneficence, non-maleficence, fidelity, autonomy, integrity, informed consent, and confidentiality.
This document defines milieu therapy and outlines its basic assumptions and conditions that promote a therapeutic community. Milieu therapy structures the patient's environment to effect behavioral changes and improve psychological health. It assumes that all interactions are opportunities for therapeutic intervention and that the patient owns their environment and behaviors. The nursing role in milieu therapy is to manage the therapeutic environment using the nursing process and develop relationships with patients to meet their psychological needs through education, setting limits, and medication administration. The care plan assesses factors like impaired processing, disintegration of boundaries, and psychosocial stressors in developing interventions to maintain safety, establish the patient's cognitive functioning, use concrete explanations, and focus on intent over content to discourage false beliefs.
The document provides an overview of psychiatric and mental health nursing. It discusses the similarities and differences between psychiatric nursing and other fields of nursing, focusing on therapeutic relationships, interpersonal skills, and a people-centered approach in psychiatric nursing. It also outlines the knowledge, skills, career opportunities, and importance of psychiatric nursing. Psychiatric nurses work in diverse settings and play an important role as one in five people will experience a mental illness.
in first few slide we have tried to explain briefly about psychotherapy and its type,later we have explained about the microbiological basis of psychotherapy
This document discusses the various roles of psychiatric nurses. It begins by introducing the generalist registered psychiatric nurse and specialist clinical nurse specialist. It then describes several specific roles including community mental health nurse, psychiatric home care nurse, forensic psychiatric nurse, and psychiatric consultation-liaison nurse. Additional roles discussed are case manager, geropsychiatric nurse, parish nurse, telehealth nurse, nurse researcher, nurse educator, nurse administrator/manager, and nurse psychopharmacologist. The document emphasizes that psychiatric nursing roles are expanding beyond traditional inpatient settings into communities and other areas.
psychosocial rehabilitation of psychiatric patientsSnigdha Samantray
The document discusses psychosocial rehabilitation of psychiatric patients with a focus on family and community. It begins with an introduction on what psychosocial rehabilitation is and how it differs from psychiatric treatment by focusing on improving role functioning rather than just symptom relief. It then discusses the need for psychosocial rehabilitation given the increasing prevalence of mental illness worldwide and high rates of disability. It provides an example case study of a patient named Simon who is in urgent need of psychosocial rehabilitation services to regain his confidence and skills. The document also reviews evidence that psychosocial rehabilitation can improve outcomes for patients, citing a long-term study finding much stronger community and work functioning in patients who received rehabilitation services compared to traditional care.
The document discusses the four essential truths of real-time customer engagement. The first truth is that if marketers don't know who they are talking to, it is almost impossible to be relevant. The second truth is that if marketers are not managing the customer journey, someone else will. The third truth is that if a marketer cannot decide which offers are most important, they cannot expect customers to do it for them. The fourth truth is that if a marketer cannot deliver their message at the right time, it does not matter how good the message is.
This document discusses diversity in UK higher education from the perspectives of providers, students, and quality assurance agencies. It addresses three aspects of diversity: student cohorts, which have become more varied in terms of age, qualifications, and backgrounds; teaching and learning strategies, which have shifted towards independent and active learning; and providers, which have expanded to include universities, colleges, and private alternatives. The implications of this increased diversity include challenges in supporting different student needs and maintaining academic standards across a diverse range of courses and institutions.
The document outlines several challenges in mental health care including misconceptions about mental health nursing, a lack of clinical guidelines, challenges in providing care within psychiatric wards, and challenges related to the role of mental health nurses. Some key priorities of the Helsinki Declaration are also summarized such as fostering awareness of mental well-being and collectively tackling stigma. The document discusses scope and role challenges as mental health practice shifts from illness to wellness and deinstitutionalization occurs.
Motivational Enhancement Therapy in Addition to Physical
Therapy Improves Motivational Factors and Treatment
Outcomes in People With Low Back Pain: A Randomized
Controlled Trial
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING / PSYCHIATRIC NURSINGNursingWaani🎉
This document provides an overview of the history and perspectives of mental health and mental health nursing. It discusses how mental illness was viewed throughout history from ancient times through the modern era. It outlines key developments like the establishment of asylums and institutions in the 18th century led by Pinel and Tukes, and the introduction of psychotropic drugs in the 1950s which revolutionized treatment. The document also defines mental health and mental illness, lists characteristics of both, and discusses laws governing mental health like the Mental Health Act and Mental Healthcare Bill in India.
Supportive psychotherapy, family and marital therapydivya2709
This document provides an overview of supportive therapy. Supportive therapy helps patients relieve emotional distress and symptoms without delving into past issues or personality changes. It is used to treat conditions like schizophrenia, personality disorders, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, substance abuse, and psychosis. The therapist establishes a relationship with the patient and uses techniques like ventilation, environmental manipulation, persuasion, and reassurance. Supportive therapy involves assessment, relationship building, working through problems, and preparing the patient to end treatment. Family and marital therapy views individual symptoms as related to family issues and aims to treat the family system. It uses assessment, skills training, and various models like individual, conjoint, couples, group, and network therapy.
Integrated Behavioral Health Care: Biopsychosocial Approach to Treatment Inte...Michael Changaris
This slide share explores the biopsychosocial determinents of health, developing an integrated care team and supporting the role of the health psychologists to be a high functionng member of the health care treatment team.
Matthew Hall founded Human Care Systems to help patients better manage their health through building valuable relationships rather than narrow, transactional interactions. Effective approaches focus on delivering total value to all stakeholders and leverage proven behavior change techniques through coherent, personalized programs. Medical plays a core role by helping physicians manage patients for improved care and quality of life.
This document provides an overview of the history and foundations of psychiatric mental health nursing. It discusses definitions of mental health and mental illness from organizations like the WHO and APA. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) is introduced as the taxonomy used by mental health professionals for diagnosis. The development of institutions and community mental health in response to developments like psychopharmacology is summarized. Current issues like the high prevalence of mental illness and limitations of treatment access are also outlined.
This document discusses different types of individual psychotherapy. It describes 6 main types: psychoanalysis, hypnosis, abreaction therapy, reality therapy, uncovering therapy, and supportive psychotherapy. For each type, it provides details on the founder or developer, goals, techniques used, and common applications or indications for use. Psychoanalysis focuses on unconscious forces and was developed by Freud to last 3-5 years. Hypnosis induces a trance state making the client highly suggestible. Abreaction brings repressed memories to consciousness with associated emotions. Reality therapy focuses on present behavior and responsibility. Uncovering helps gain insight into conflicts or problems. Supportive psychotherapy relieves symptoms without probing the past.
Self management is a recent concept in pulmonary rehabilitation. this concept uses patient's ability to manage their self with no direct interaction with their healthcare provider.
ANA Psychiatric - Mental Health Scope and Standards of PracticeGuy Lamunyon
The document defines psychiatric-mental health nursing and outlines its scope and standards of practice. Key points include:
- PMH nursing promotes mental health through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral health issues.
- Nurses work in various settings across the continuum of care, from promotion of wellness to treatment of disorders.
- Standards address areas like assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, implementation, and professional performance.
- The role of the PMH nurse is to develop partnerships with individuals to support their recovery goals.
Principles and Ethical Issues of PsychotherapiesBidhan Sarkar
This document summarizes different types of psychotherapies and ethical issues in psychotherapy. It discusses various psychotherapies including cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, interpersonal therapy, family therapy, couple therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, group therapy, client-centered psychotherapy, gestalt therapy, and brief counseling. It outlines key principles, techniques, and focuses of each psychotherapy. The document also discusses common factors across psychotherapies and important ethical issues to consider in psychotherapy, including beneficence, non-maleficence, fidelity, autonomy, integrity, informed consent, and confidentiality.
This document defines milieu therapy and outlines its basic assumptions and conditions that promote a therapeutic community. Milieu therapy structures the patient's environment to effect behavioral changes and improve psychological health. It assumes that all interactions are opportunities for therapeutic intervention and that the patient owns their environment and behaviors. The nursing role in milieu therapy is to manage the therapeutic environment using the nursing process and develop relationships with patients to meet their psychological needs through education, setting limits, and medication administration. The care plan assesses factors like impaired processing, disintegration of boundaries, and psychosocial stressors in developing interventions to maintain safety, establish the patient's cognitive functioning, use concrete explanations, and focus on intent over content to discourage false beliefs.
The document provides an overview of psychiatric and mental health nursing. It discusses the similarities and differences between psychiatric nursing and other fields of nursing, focusing on therapeutic relationships, interpersonal skills, and a people-centered approach in psychiatric nursing. It also outlines the knowledge, skills, career opportunities, and importance of psychiatric nursing. Psychiatric nurses work in diverse settings and play an important role as one in five people will experience a mental illness.
in first few slide we have tried to explain briefly about psychotherapy and its type,later we have explained about the microbiological basis of psychotherapy
This document discusses the various roles of psychiatric nurses. It begins by introducing the generalist registered psychiatric nurse and specialist clinical nurse specialist. It then describes several specific roles including community mental health nurse, psychiatric home care nurse, forensic psychiatric nurse, and psychiatric consultation-liaison nurse. Additional roles discussed are case manager, geropsychiatric nurse, parish nurse, telehealth nurse, nurse researcher, nurse educator, nurse administrator/manager, and nurse psychopharmacologist. The document emphasizes that psychiatric nursing roles are expanding beyond traditional inpatient settings into communities and other areas.
psychosocial rehabilitation of psychiatric patientsSnigdha Samantray
The document discusses psychosocial rehabilitation of psychiatric patients with a focus on family and community. It begins with an introduction on what psychosocial rehabilitation is and how it differs from psychiatric treatment by focusing on improving role functioning rather than just symptom relief. It then discusses the need for psychosocial rehabilitation given the increasing prevalence of mental illness worldwide and high rates of disability. It provides an example case study of a patient named Simon who is in urgent need of psychosocial rehabilitation services to regain his confidence and skills. The document also reviews evidence that psychosocial rehabilitation can improve outcomes for patients, citing a long-term study finding much stronger community and work functioning in patients who received rehabilitation services compared to traditional care.
The document discusses the four essential truths of real-time customer engagement. The first truth is that if marketers don't know who they are talking to, it is almost impossible to be relevant. The second truth is that if marketers are not managing the customer journey, someone else will. The third truth is that if a marketer cannot decide which offers are most important, they cannot expect customers to do it for them. The fourth truth is that if a marketer cannot deliver their message at the right time, it does not matter how good the message is.
This document discusses diversity in UK higher education from the perspectives of providers, students, and quality assurance agencies. It addresses three aspects of diversity: student cohorts, which have become more varied in terms of age, qualifications, and backgrounds; teaching and learning strategies, which have shifted towards independent and active learning; and providers, which have expanded to include universities, colleges, and private alternatives. The implications of this increased diversity include challenges in supporting different student needs and maintaining academic standards across a diverse range of courses and institutions.
Yael Kochman, Teradata Mobile CoE's Content Marketing Manager, was invited to speak at a marketing event about increasing engagement with content.
She gave a handful of tips, from storytelling to customer experience and even shared some helpful tools.
The document discusses the history and development of chocolate over centuries. It details how cocoa beans were first used as currency by the Maya and Aztecs before the Spanish introduced chocolate to Europe. Chocolate then spread throughout Europe as a luxury good and new production methods in the 19th century made it more widely available and affordable.
This document outlines a social media marketing plan to target college students and increase engagement with the Wall Street Journal. It identifies millennials and college students as key targets given their high use of social media. The plan proposes increasing posts and engagement on platforms like Twitter to gain more followers and likes. Specific tactics include promoting content across WSJ accounts, tracking trends, and creating leaderboards to encourage participation. A #MakeTime campaign is suggested to further boost engagement by challenging students to share how they make time to read WSJ.
Water pollution occurs when contaminants are released into water sources, degrading water quality for other uses. There are two main types of water pollution: surface water pollution which impacts oceans, rivers and lakes, and groundwater pollution which impacts underground sources. Various causes can lead to water pollution, including industrial and sewage waste, marine dumping, and underground storage leaks. Effects of water pollution include toxic water sources that harm both humans and animals, as well as increased waterborne diseases in humans. Individual actions like turning off water, proper fertilizer use, and cleanups can help reduce water pollution.
A for-profit company that provides alternative education options to students with a history of subpar academic performance or behavioral challenges, Community Education Partners has achieved significant results at programs it has managed in Texas. In 2010, Community Education Partners received strong reviews for its implementation of disciplinary alternative education programs (DAEPs) at Ferndale School in the Houston Independent School District. In 1995, the Texas legislature mandated that school districts establish alternative education settings, known as DAEPs, for students requiring behavioral intervention.
First Person News App - Citizen JournalismAsif Ahmed
This is the deck we are presenting to journalism and media classes discussing the changing broadcast news business.
This is the First Person video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anh4i50YnMg
The document discusses marketing strategies for fintech startups. It outlines the benefits of inbound marketing over traditional outbound marketing approaches. Inbound marketing uses content creation and social media to engage customers and generate qualified leads at a lower cost. The document also promotes Ideaswalla, a marketing agency experienced in financial services that provides services like marketing strategy, content creation, and lead generation for fintech startups.
Supervalu implemented a Professional Development Program (PDP) to attract and train college graduates. The PDP involved rotations through different business units over 1 year and training in areas like operations management, people management, and risk management. However, some issues arose in the program's implementation including a lack of involvement from the business lines and insufficient knowledge from the external consultants. Staff provided feedback that the program was too focused on recruiting and that the structure was too rigid. Recommendations included broadening the focus beyond fresh recruits, revising academic criteria, providing incentives for internal employees, better supervision of roles, and requiring initial experience within the organization before the PDP.
Tapping into people’s growing awareness of mobile apps, many brands and retailers are using mobile apps to boost sales by offering convenient 24/7 shopping, while also keeping their brands prominently in front of customers. But are they really getting the most out of their apps?
To investigate this, we conducted an international study to learn how the top retailers use their apps to engage their customers. In this presentation we will reveal the surprising results and discuss our recommendations on how to leverage your mobile app to build long-term relationships with your customers.
•Why personalisation is important and how you can personalise the experience for your users
•How to boost sales with the right type of offers at the right time
•how to leverage your mobile app to build long-term relationships with your customers
Supervalu implemented a Professional Development Program (PDP) to attract and train college graduates. The PDP involved rotations through different business units over 1 year and training in areas like operations management, people management, and risk management. However, some issues arose in the program's implementation including a lack of involvement from the business lines and insufficient knowledge from the external consultants. Staff provided feedback that the program was too focused on recruiting and that the structure was too rigid. Recommendations included broadening the focus beyond fresh recruits, revising academic criteria, providing incentives for internal employees, better supervision of roles, and requiring initial experience within the organization before the PDP.
Resume Oscar Aguirre LINKEDIN Job Opportunities 08-2015oscar aguirre
Oscar E. Aguirre is applying for a teaching position and has over 20 years of experience teaching elementary and middle school, mostly in bilingual education. He has a bachelor's degree in education and is certified to teach bilingual and ESL students from grades 1-8. He offers enthusiasm, a willingness to build relationships, and dependability.
The document discusses marketing strategies for fintech startups. It outlines the benefits of inbound marketing over traditional push marketing and explains why marketing is important for startups to gain momentum, validate their ideas, acquire customers fast, and build an audience. The document then promotes Ideaswalla, a marketing agency experienced in financial services that provides services like marketing strategy, content creation, lead generation, and integrated campaigns.
CBT is an effective treatment for substance abuse disorders. It aims to change maladaptive thoughts like denial or minimization with healthier perspectives. Techniques include identifying triggers and learning coping skills. Research shows CBT works best combined with other therapies or medication. Behavioral therapies can also be effective and include various forms of aversion therapy and covert conditioning based on cognitive behavioral principles. Inpatient treatment is effective for more severe cases and uses structured therapeutic communities or recovery housing. Mutual help support groups allow members to share experiences, coping strategies, and feel less alone in their recovery.
The Practice and Theory of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment at Delhi on Sa...Neil Paul
The workshop aims to identify core factors responsible for therapeutic success of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatmentregardless of theoretical orientation or psychiatric diagnosis
This document provides an overview of psychotherapies for addiction treatment. It defines addiction and describes different types of drugs including stimulants, depressants, opioids, hallucinogens, and cannabis. It then discusses various treatment models and approaches for addiction including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, contingency management, 12-step facilitation therapy, multisystemic therapy, and relapse prevention therapy. The document emphasizes that addiction is a chronic disease that often requires long-term, multi-pronged treatment approaches to support individuals in stopping drug use and staying drug-free.
In the realm of mental health recovery, medication management plays a pivotal role in the overall treatment process. As individuals embark on their journey toward healing, the proper administration and monitoring of medications are crucial for achieving stability and fostering sustained well-being. Mental illness refers to a wide range of conditions that affect an individual’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral well-being, often disrupting their daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life. These conditions encompass various disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among others.
This document provides an orientation for behavioral health services at House of New Hope. It discusses the organization's mission to help people through faith-based and professional services. It introduces the clinical leadership team and describes the treatment philosophy as focusing on strengths, empowering individuals in their recovery, and using a collaborative approach between providers and those seeking help. The document contrasts this philosophy with a traditional medical model and discusses how language and documentation have shifted to better reflect recovery-oriented care.
The document discusses impulse control disorders and provides information about establishing an Impulse Control Support Service in Western Australia. It notes that impulse control disorders are characterized by a failure to resist urges or impulses that may harm oneself or others. Multiple disorders feature impulsivity, including substance abuse, ADHD, antisocial personality disorder, and borderline personality disorder. The proposed service aims to provide evidence-based treatment and support for individuals with impulse control disorders to reduce social costs and improve outcomes.
House of New Hope is a statewide Christian nonprofit providing behavioral health services in Ohio since 1992. It utilizes a recovery-based treatment philosophy that views mental health conditions as disabilities that can be managed, rather than illnesses to be cured. The provider acts as a partner rather than director, focusing on strengths rather than just symptoms, and assisting clients in managing their conditions long-term through empowerment and community reintegration. Language and approach emphasize clients' abilities rather than limitations.
The document provides an orientation for behavioral health services at House of New Hope. It introduces the executive director and describes the organization's mission to help those in need through faith-based services. It discusses House of New Hope's treatment philosophy which focuses on empowering individuals and supporting their recovery and well-being rather than viewing their conditions as defining them. The document also outlines the roles of clinical support staff and describes the shift in behavioral health from a traditional medical model to one centered on individual-driven recovery.
The 7 Dimensions of Addiction Treatment ModelPeter Dimaira
The 7 Dimension Addiction Treatment Model proposes a multidimensional approach to addiction treatment and recovery that assesses patients across 7 life functioning dimensions: medical, self-regulation, education/occupation, social, financial/legal, mental/emotional, and spiritual. This model incorporates assessments, treatment planning, and outcome measures to track patient progress across all 7 dimensions. The goal is to move beyond simply measuring the reduction of problematic behaviors to also measure increases in healthy behaviors across multiple life domains.
Three Mountains Regional Hospital· Medical and surgical facility.docxjuliennehar
Three Mountains Regional Hospital
· Medical and surgical facility.
· Offer outpatient and inpatient surgeries.
· Committed to providing high-quality health services.
Electronic Medical Record
Defined as medical records kept on a computer.
Records are kept by doctors, health care providers, hospital or medical office staff.
Contents of EMR
The records contain general patient information, such as:
· Health condition
· Diagnostic tests
· Prescriptions and
· Treatment
· Personal details like name, contacts, and date of birth
EMRs are safe and confidential.
Records can be shared securely through a network.
HIPPA/
Confidentiality
It is a U.S legislation that safeguards medical information.
The law provides privacy and security to health data.
It requires health care information to be handled with confidentiality.
Level of Confidentiality
High-levels of confidentiality assured when transferring, receiving, sharing, or handling protected health information.
Release of Information
To maintain patient confidentiality and comply with set laws, health information will only be released upon written authorization by the patient.
The process of requesting your health records at Three Mountains Regional hospital is as follows:
· Obtain, fill and submit Authorization for Release of Health Information Form
·
· Form must be completed and signed.
· Specify information to be released.
· Health practitioner to review request and clinical appropriateness for release.
· After approval, information is released.
NB:
The following Protected health information cannot be shared without patient permission:
· Test and laboratory results
· Demographic information
· Mental health condition
· Medical histories and
· Insurance information
Privacy Pledge
At Three Mountains Regional Hospital, we pledge to keep all your information private and confidentiality in compliance with the law and through our
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This document discusses psychosocial rehabilitation of psychiatric patients with a focus on family and community. It provides an overview of psychosocial rehabilitation, outlines its benefits, and discusses evidence that family-based and community-based interventions can improve outcomes. Numerous studies have shown psychosocial rehabilitation improves social functioning, employment, independent living, and decreases hospitalization and health costs when combined with medication and case management. Involving family in treatment also facilitates better illness management and outcomes.
Effective therapies for drug and alcohol addiction include CBT, community reinforcement approach plus vouchers, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational enhancement therapy, the Matrix Model, 12-step facilitation therapy, and behavioral couples therapy. Therapies created for adults like CBT, MET, and the Matrix Model need modifications to be effective for adolescents. Family-based therapies shown to work for adolescents include multisystemic therapy, multidimensional family therapy, and brief strategic family therapy. These therapies aim to improve individual and family dynamics that influence adolescent substance use.
This document provides guidelines for managing patients at risk of suicide. It recommends forming a risk assessment and care plan after evaluating the patient. The care plan should aim to prevent self-harm and improve mental health and functioning. It should include short and long-term goals agreed upon with the patient, as well as a risk management and crisis plan. Treatment options may include medication, counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. High-risk patients require 24-hour support from a crisis team and possible detention under mental health laws if they refuse help.
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Untreated mental illness may repeatedly trigger relapse to substance use. Individuals with substance use disorders often also have mental health issues like depression or anxiety. Both the addiction and any underlying mental health problems need to be treated simultaneously through dual disorder treatment. If left untreated, mental illness symptoms could repeatedly cause people to relapse into substance abuse. Effective treatment involves medication-assisted treatment for addiction along with psychotherapy to develop healthy coping skills and address any mental health conditions that may have contributed to substance use.
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63 Population-Focused Nurse Practitioner Competencies
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Competencies
These are entry-level competencies for the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and supplement
the core competencies for all nurse practitioners.
The PMHNP focuses on individuals across the lifespan (infancy through old age), families, and populations
across the lifespan at risk for developing and/or having a diagnosis of psychiatric disorders or mental health
problems. The PHMNP provides primary mental health care to patients seeking mental health services in a wide
range of settings. Primary mental health care provided by the PMHNP involves relationship-based, continuous
and comprehensive services, necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention, and treatment of
psychiatric disorders and health maintenance. This includes assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental
health and psychiatric disorders across the lifespan.
See the “Introduction” for how to use this document and to identify other critical resources to supplement these
competencies.
Competency Area
NP Core Competencies Psychiatric-Mental Health
NP Competencies
Curriculum Content to Support
Competencies
Neither required nor comprehensive, this list reflects only
suggested content specific to the population
Scientific
Foundation
Competencies
1. Critically analyzes data and
evidence for improving advanced
nursing practice.
2. Integrates knowledge from the
humanities and sciences within
the context of nursing science.
3. Translates research and other
forms of knowledge to improve
practice processes and outcomes.
4. Develops new practice
approaches based on the
integration of research, theory,
Neurobiology
Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced
Pharmacotherapeutics, Advanced Health
Assessment
Psychotherapy theories
Genomics
Developmental neuroscience
Interpersonal neurobiology
Recovery and resiliency
64 Population-Focused Nurse Practitioner Competencies
Competency Area
NP Core Competencies Psychiatric-Mental Health
NP Competencies
Curriculum Content to Support
Competencies
Neither required nor comprehensive, this list reflects only
suggested content specific to the population
and practice knowledge
Trauma informed care
Toxic stress
Adverse Childhood Events Studies (ACES)
Studies
Allopathic stress
Advanced Practice and Interprofessional
psychiatric theoretical frameworks
Theories of change in individuals, systems
Stigma issues
Role of the PMHNP in changing policies
Aging Science
Caregiver stress
Leadership
Competencies
1. Assumes complex and advanced
leadership roles to initiate and
guide change.
2. Provides leadership to foster
collaboration with multiple
stakeholders (e.g. patients,
community, integrated health care
teams, and policy makers) to
improve health care.
3. Demon.
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2. Life Science Addiction Treatment Center
Mission
Mental health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with
the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to his or her
community. - World Health Organization
Life Science Addiction Treatment Center is a private, residential facility for English-speaking
adults struggling with alcohol and/or drug addiction. We offer highly personalized inpatient
services of short-, moderate-, or long-term duration.
Our goal is the provision of responsible, evidence-based treatment practices in a professional and
affordable manner. Teaching constructive life skills is a primary means of discontinuing harmful or
self-limiting behaviour, as well as in achieving successful levels of personal, social and occupational
functioning.
Finally, we hope to foster personal growth in supporting these complimentary goals: rehabilitation,
maintenance of positive change, promotion of mental wellness.
Objectives
Provide current information and conceptions surrounding addiction
Assist in the identification of maladaptive response patterns
Facilitate the adoption of more effective coping skills
Provide follow-up recommendations and referrals
Continue to improve services through professional training and development
Establish resource networks within the therapeutic community
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity. - World Health Organization
3. Life Science Addiction Treatment Center
Philosophy of Treatment
Addiction as Mental Illness
Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and
use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain; they change
its structure and how it works. - National Institute on Drug Abuse
According to the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental
Disorders (DSM-V), symptoms associated with Substance Use Disorder fall into four major
categories: impaired control, social impairment, risky use and pharmacological criteria (i.e.
tolerance, withdrawal). Diagnosis occurs when a person meets a minimum of two criteria (out of
11 total), within a 12-month period; depending on the total number of criteria met, the disorder is
then classified as mild, moderate or severe.
Recognition of Co-Occurring (Comorbid) Illnesses
When two disorders or illnesses occur in the same person, simultaneously or sequentially, they are described as
comorbid. Comorbidity also implies interactions between the illnesses that affect the course and prognosis of
both.
Data show that persons diagnosed with mood or anxiety disorders are about twice as likely to suffer also from
a drug use disorder compared with respondents in general. Similarly, persons diagnosed with drug disorders are
roughly twice as likely to suffer also from mood and anxiety disorders.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
Research suggests that successful outcomes for those with co-occurring disorders are not only
increased but also often contingent on simultaneous, integrated treatment of both. Thus, we put
equal emphasis on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of any additional mental health issues.
4. Life Science Addiction Treatment Center
Treatment Principles
The integration of principles and associated techniques from multiple
therapeutic approaches is a necessary practice in personalizing
treatment. Diversity of effective intervention strategies acknowledges
the diversity in individual experiences, needs and limitations. Notably,
every approach within our therapeutic framework reflects consistency
in key values underlying responsible care. Perhaps most importantly,
we strive to empower individuals through the establishment of a
collaborative client-counsellor relationship, built on unconditional
empathy, respect and acceptance.
Our clinical program is founded on the principles of cognitive-
behavioural therapy, an intervention method whose significant
effectiveness is indicated by widespread research findings. In addition to classical CBT training, we
often apply other treatment processes that have also been studied and supported with regards to
rehabilitation from addiction and potential co-occurring mental illness.
Evidence-Based • Client-Centered • Goal-Oriented • Multidimensional
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A psychotherapeutic approach designed to challenge persisting cycle(s) of negative beliefs
and corresponding behaviours. This is accomplished by helping a client RECOGNIZE,
AVOID and COPE with the situations in which they are vulnerable. Two core
components of cognitive-behavioural intervention include functional analyses and skills
training. Emphasis on appropriate cognitive-behavioural change.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
A branch of cognitive-behavioural therapy focused on developing the skills to manage
attention (mindfulness), emotions, distress and interpersonal relations. Emphasis on the
importance of appropriate change, with the added dimension of practicing necessary
acceptance.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
A technique employed by clinicians to access intrinsic motivation within a client to seek
change(s), as well as capitalize on their readiness to do so.
5. Life Science Addiction Treatment Center
The 13 Principles of Effective Treatment
As issued by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a federal research institute
whose mission is "to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug
abuse and addiction", and part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
1. Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behaviour.
2. No single treatment is appropriate for everyone.
3. Treatment needs to be readily available.
4. Effective treatment attends to multiple needs of the individual, not just his or her drug abuse.
5. Remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is critical.
6. Behavioural therapies - including individual, family, or group counselling - are the most commonly used forms of
drug abuse treatment.
7. Medications are an important element of treatment for many patients, especially when combined with counseling
and other behavioral therapies.
8. An individual's treatment and services plan must be assessed continually and modified as necessary to ensure that it
meets his or her changing needs.
9. Many drug-addicted individuals also have other mental disorders.
10. Medically assisted detoxification is only the first stage of addiction treatment and by itself does little to change long-
term drug abuse.
11. Treatment does not need to be voluntary to be effective.
12. Drug use during treatment must be monitored continuously, as lapses during treatment do occur.
13. Treatment programs should test patients for the presence of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and
other infectious diseases as well as provide targeted risk-reduction counseling, linking patients to treatment if necessary.
6. Life Science Addiction Treatment Center
Program Components
Component Rationale
Standardized screeners,
assessments & evaluations
Provide insight with regards to underlying factors contributing to substance
use, and/or in identifying any co-occurring disorders (anxiety, depression,
etc.).
Provide relevant questions and guidance in preparing for medical and/or
psychiatric follow-up.
Educational lectures on
topics of addiction
Provide current, research-supported information conceptualizing addiction as
a disease.
Reinforce dangers of continued use and consequent need for change, clarify
misconceptions, provide a framework of understanding wherein clients’
struggles are normalized.
Attempt to reduce distress caused by confusion, fear and guilt.
Life skills & cognitive-
behavioural training
workshops
Highlight the connection between thought processes and behavioural
responses; allow clients to begin identifying their maladaptive
thought/behaviour patterns.
Introduce constructive coping skills in a theoretical context and begin
development of personalized relapse prevention plans.
Group & individual therapy
sessions
Provide structured, collaborative forums in which to address concerns, assess
progress and/or modify treatment goals on the group and individual level.
Opportunity to practice giving and receiving feedback.
Off-site exercise, leisure &
recreational and/or
community activities
Provide opportunity to develop and apply new skills in practical contexts,
increase clients’ self-awareness regarding triggers (high-risk people, places,
situations, etc.); exposure therapy, systematic desensitization, supportive
coping.
Reinforce importance of balance in daily living, explore interests to replace
substance use, gain experience living substance-free in a manner reflective of
clients’ realities (allow for easier re-integration).
12-step introduction Opens clients’ perspectives on understanding and treating addiction;
diversifies exposure to effective intervention strategies.
Creates opportunity to connect with people in recovery; develop support
network.
Medical assessment &
psychiatric consultation
Addresses health-related concerns; allows for diagnosis of co-occurring
mental and/or physical issues, provides direction and/or affirmation regarding
the working treatment plan.
13-week continued care
program
Provides clients with continued support during re-integration phase of
treatment.
7. Life Science Addiction Treatment Center
Component Sample Items
Standardized screeners,
assessments & evaluations
ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine)
C.O.Q. (suicide assessment)
CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment)
ASI (Addiction Severity Index)
Client profile, as created by Life Science clinician
Beck Anxiety Inventory
Beck Depression Inventory
Educational lectures on
topics of addiction
Understanding Addiction
Understanding Relapse
Stages of Change
Life skills & cognitive-
behavioural training
workshops
Core Mindfulness
Understanding & Managing Anxiety
Distress Tolerance
Effective Communication - Styles & Roadblocks
Giving & Receiving Feedback
Interpersonal Effectiveness
SMART/Treatment Goals
Emotion Regulation
Emotional Intelligence
Cognitive Distortions/Mind Traps
Process of Problem-Solving
How to Sabotage Treatment
Impulse Control Skills
Thought & Behaviour Cycles
Group & individual therapy
sessions
Off-site exercise, leisure &
recreational and/or
community activities
Rigaud Mountain
Outdoor parks (various locations)
Coffee shops
Hudson Gym
Stable (Sandridge Farm)
City of Montreal (museums, landmarks, etc.)
12-step introduction Weekly AA meetings - Step, Discussion & Speaker meetings (various locations)
Medical assessment &
psychiatric consultation
13-week continued care
program
Regular, ongoing contact - Skype, telephone, email, in-person
8. Life Science Addiction Treatment Center
Clinical Setting & Staff
Environment
The residence is nestled on Rigaud Mountain (Quebec), creating a natural and serene recovery
environment. Located 45 minutes from Montreal and 90 minutes from Ottawa, this allows for
convenient access to medical and/or hospital services in either province.
Clients enjoy personal space on a level of the residence which includes laundry room, media
lounge, as well as semi-private bedrooms (with en-suite bathrooms). In 2015, renovations on four
additional inpatient beds were completed, along with upgrades to the pre-existing interior in its
entirety.
Clinical Team
Executive Director: Marjorie Clarke
Clinical Supervisor: Anita Cugliandro
Psychiatrist: Dr. John. C. Perry
Physician: Dr. Stan van Duyse
Case Manager: Frances McTeigue
Case Manager: Ryan Aronson
Educator: Sara Lancia
Educator: Jackie Lalancette
9. Life Science Addiction Treatment Center
Daily Schedule - Sample
7:00 - 8:00 Wake up, tidy room, shower & dress
8:00 - 8:45 Breakfast meal + clean-up
9:00 - 9:30 Daily chores
9:30 - 10:00 Morning air & exercise
10:15 - 10:30 Active relaxation
10:30 - 12:15 Life skills workshop / Group therapy
12:15 - 1:15 Lunch meal + clean-up
1:15 - 2:15 Afternoon exercise
rotation of indoor (gym) & outdoor exercise
2:30 - 3:30 Activity
rotation of off-site recreation & in-house readings / assignments
3:45 - 4:30 Free time
4:30 - 5:00 Supper prep.
5:30 - 6:30 Supper meal + clean-up
6:30 - 7:00 Prep. for evening activity
rotation of AA meetings & in-house activities
7:00 - 9:00 Activity
9:00 + Journal writing, relaxation, bedtime prep.
11:00 Lights out