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Day Treatment Program
The Skyland Trail "difference" shines in the comprehensive day treatment program, a
full-time agenda with a wide range of therapeutic measures. Housed in the state-of-the-art
Health and Education Center, Skyland Trail's Day Treatment program offers group and
individual counseling, life skills training, therapeutic recreation, expressive therapies,
and vocational training (including educational services).
Treatment Philosophy
At Skyland Trail, a two pronged treatment approach is taken for the clients we serve.
First, services to treat the symptoms of severe mental illness are provided. Second,
rehabilitation for the disabilities that are barriers to the attainment of life goals are
provided within an environment that is:
Caring
Supportive
Conducive to healing and growth
The treatment of the symptoms of mental illness consists primarily of supporting the
management of symptoms through medication that is prescribed by psychiatrists in the
community. To this end, our Day Treatment services:
Teach clients about their illness
Educate them on the importance of taking medication
Teach them the skills needed to improve medication compliance
In addition to this supportive role in treatment, clients are instructed to use various
cognitive-behavioral techniques to help them manage their symptoms.
Psychiatric rehabilitation is a major emphasis in Skyland Trail's Day Treatment
programming. This consists of teaching clients the skills they need to attain their life
goals. Skyland Trail clinicians play the role of educators. Different people have
different learning styles. Therefore, the programming employs various teaching strategies
to enhance learning. Skyland Trail believes that recovery is possible if our clients can
learn the skills and acquire the supports needed to reach their goals.
On a monthly basis, the rehabilitation team meets to review the previous month's progress
on the service plan. Long-term goals, short-term objectives, and roles are discussed and
modified as needed. Our monthly service plan reviews provide a forum for continuous
quality improvement in the services Skyland Trail offers clients, their families, and
their service providers in the community.
At Skyland Trail, each client's daily treatment regimen is very specific to his or her
needs. Different levels of day treatment are offered, each aligned with concerns that
emerge as clients progress from stabilization of their illness to full integration within
the community.
Exploring Possibilities
Day treatment is rehabilitative in nature, with clients benefiting from enriching groups
such as:
Wellness Recovery Action Plan
Recovery Planning
Substance Abuse Management Modules
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Readiness Assessment and Development
Clients meet individually with staff each week to review their treatment plans, assess
progress, needs and obstacles to rehabilitation.
Family
members are strongly encouraged to participate in multidisciplinary group
teams that assist clients with identifying and reaching goals.
Innovative Recreation Therapies
At Skyland Trail, quality of life involves enjoying the pleasures in life. As an integral
part of day treatment, clients enjoy opportunities for therapeutic recreation,
music, drama, and art.
Our Horticultural Therapy program is a particular favorite.
Summary of Services Provided
Day treatment programs, Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Individual counseling
Family meetings
Assessments
Treatment planning
Medication education
Group therapy
Vocational services
Rehabilitative skills training including:
o Coping skills
o Communication skills
o Assertiveness training
o Social skills
o Relapse prevention skills
o Problem-solving skills
Life skills training including:
Client and family education
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