Structured Timetable
A full structured timetable is operated during the day Monday to Friday. The thereapeutic support provided includes group and individual work. There is also a structured evening and weekend timetable which is service-user led.
The aim of the timetable is to provide an environment that supports and encourages better coping mechanisms to deal with difficult emotions. Service-users are encouraged to talk about their feelings rather than acting them out in a destructive or impulsive way..
All service-users take on the responsibility of the role of Daily Community Leader. Residential service-users take on further responsibility by carrying out this role overnight. The role of leader helps service-users to develop responsibility and strengthens peer group support.
The timetable includes:
Daily Community Meeting
The Daily Community Meeting brings staff and service-users together to discuss any matters arising. Breeches of contract and crises are also managed at this meeting. An important learning process is developing an awareness of the impact of behaviour upon others. The decision about how to deal with an incident is decided by the community in line with community management procedures.
Psychotherapy Group
The Psychotherapy Group explores the dynamics of the community including relationships, conflicts and triggers to behaviour.
Psycho-educational Group
The Psycho-educational Group explores and debates issues and theory surrounding mental health and psychopathology.
Mental Health Group
The Mental Health Group looks at attitudes and feelings surrounding mental health issues educating and encouraging service-users to develop healthier coping strategies.
Individual sessions
Service-users meet with staff daily to discuss issues that may be too personal to explore in a group context. Staff can always be approached to meet with service-users in times of crisis.