Corrections

This 6 session curriculum (delivered 2X per week for 3 weeks) examines the process of change while helping clients develop internal motivation to make positive changes in their lives. Clients review their values and how their use has impacted their relationships and other major life domains; goal setting, problem solving, confidence and temptation.  This group is geared towards clients who are pre-contemplative or early contemplation Stage of Change.

Change Companies is the evidenced based material utilized in this group series. Participants in this group are exposed to a cognitive behavioral approach for challenging any beliefs that do not support change or the change process. An example of some of the group topics include improving self-control, effective communication, creating healthy relationships and challenging irrational beliefs that have led to substance abuse and criminal behavior.

This evidenced-based curriculum group is for individuals who identify as women/female who have experienced trauma and substance abuse. This group is a safe place for survivors to increase their ability to care for themselves as they begin/continue their recovery journey. The aim of the group is to help members increase healthy coping skills, identify and use safe support, and to change their understanding of themselves as trauma survivors as well as the role that substance abuse plays in this experience. Seeking Safety is a step towards recovering from the impacts of trauma and substance abuse. It empowers you to make immediate changes that can positively impact well-being in the present moment. Clients do not share details of their traumatic experiences in group to avoid triggering and re-traumatizing others. Members are encouraged to share those details as they are ready to in the safety of their individual counseling sessions.

This is a 12-week Aftercare group for men/women who have completed a 6-month intensive treatment program in the Oregon Department of Prison, or, have a history of incarceration who may benefit from structured work focused on rejoining your community. Topics include reentry goals, goal setting, positive decision making, peer relationships, improving family ties, staying on the path of recovery, continuing your education, employment, managing finances and health all while outside of a controlled environment.

This is a 12-week curriculum group. The focus is on developing skills related to mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. This treatment modality was created to help clients develop necessary skills that trauma has stunted the development of. Clients will learn skills to assist in their ability to be centered, flexible, and more accepting to change.