Individual, Couples, Family & Group Counseling

Assertive Communication:

This group will use both educational and experimental approach to introduce ways patients can improve their communication skills as well as recognize the differences between passive/aggressive and assertive communication..  Patients will participant in role-play.  Conducted by program counselor/therapist.

Daily Goals/ Reflections:

The purpose is to provide new patients with information about the group process as well as to assist new patients in meeting their peers and to offer support in their adjustment to the group milieu.  The patients and staff meet together to discuss any concerns and to plan activities as well as ongoing issues upon exit from Intensive Outpatient (IOP) setting.  The time provides an opportunity for support and community building through daily goal setting, group reflection and review of the day conducted by the patients with addictive disorders community.

ETR:

Escape Reality Adventure Challenge is an experiential therapy.  It is performed in the outdoor setting, in a relaxed natural medium.  Individuals initiate and process feelings about themselves and their behaviors.  The benefits encompass group cohesion communication, trust, problem solving skills and increased self-esteem.  Conducted by Certified Recreational Therapist.

Family Night:

Free dinner served for any family member who attends the Family Support Group.

Family Process/Family Days:

Family programming is provided to offer family members the support and education, which are essential for them to begin their own recovery process.  Please see Family Program schedule for dates and times.  Conducted by a program counselor and or therapist.  (LMFT and LCDC preferred).

Field Trip:

Outings are planned to a variety of places to assist the patients in becoming comfortable in social situations.  Family members will provide transportation only.  At no time will a member of the Zeitgeist Wellness team transport a family member, patient etc.

Group Therapy:

Patients and a therapist meet together to discuss feelings and problems.  The group is a learning arena for letting out feelings, developing new ways of interacting with others.

Intimacy/Sexuality:

This group focuses on the in-depth exploration and discussion of intimate relationships.  Previous patterns and styles in intimacy as well as skills and alternative for improving personal relationships are examined.  Conducted by LMSW, LMSW-ACP, LMFT, and or LPC.

Music Therapy:

Utilizing music as an art therapeutic modality of expressing feelings, behaviors and thoughts as a way of developing new interests, and increasing a sense of accomplishment.  Conducted by a Certified Music Therapist.

Occupational Therapy:

A variety of arts and crafts activities are available to use as means of expressing feelings, as pleasurable activity, as a way of developing new interests, and increasing a sense of accomplishment.  Conducted by a Registered Occupational Therapist.

Orientation Group:

This group is designed to assist patients in understanding the purpose of groups, how to participate in groups, the unit rules and guidelines, in order to make cleared the transition into the treatment experience.  Conducted by professional staff.

Phase II:

This group focuses on an individualized recovery plan, including personalized relapse prevention planning.  Phase II group is designed to help identify those issues that may render recovery and develop concrete plans to deal with them.  Conducted by program counselor/therapist.

Psychodrama website
 

Psychodrama is the soul in action.  It is an opportunity to view your life experiences in a new way. In Psychodrama, an event may be acted.  Attendees can choose to re-experience past life events or anticipate new ones.  One participant takes the lead while others may assume supporting roles.  

Sobriety Celebration:

This is truly the acknowledgement by “celebration” of each sober day patients have accomplished and offers encouragement and support to continue on the recovery road.   Attended by patients and staff as well as guest speakers.

Step Study:

This study group involves intense study and exploration of the “Big Book” Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.  This may include written assignments and group discussion.  Primary work on the concepts and principles of the first, second and third Steps of Recovery will be the focus of this group.  Conducted by a program counselor/therapist.

Transition Group:

This group works on implementing new behaviors into everyday life.  Discharge planning and career planning are the focus at this time.  Conducted by a program counselor/therapist.

Wellness:

This group is designed to offer the patient skills and techniques, which will help them maintain a state of emotional and physical “wellness” after they leave treatment.  Group exercises, yoga, lifestyle health assessments, nutrition, play/relaxation will be implemented to enhance the patients’ balanced recovery.  Conducted by Registered Occupational Therapists.