MARRIAGE AND COUPLES COUNSELING Marriage/Couple/Partner Therapy begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized Treatment Plan, that may include education, individual therapy, couple therapy, written, reading and exercise assignments and referral for a Psychological Evaluation as needed. The goals of the marriage/couple/partner therapy program are: to provide supportive therapy to marriages or couples or partners, to provide intense marriage/couple/partner therapy, to improve basic safety through healthy marriage/couple/partner therapy, to improve marriage/couple/partner communication skills, and to establish or improve marriage/couple/partner boundary setting skills. The goals of the marriage/couple/partner therapy program are: to provide supportive therapy to marriages or couples or partners, to provide intense marriage/couple/partner therapy, to improve basic safety through healthy marriage/couple/partner therapy, to improve marriage/couple/partner communication skills, and to establish or improve marriage/couple/partner boundary setting skills.
Pre-Marital Couple/Partner Counseling Program The goals of the pre-marital couple/partner therapy program are: to provide supportive education and counseling therapy to pre-marital couples/partners, to improve basic safety through healthy pre-marital couples/partners counseling, to assure good pre-marital couples/partners communication skills, and to assure pre-marital couples/partners boundary setting skills and compatibility.
Blended Family Therapy Program (Court-ordered & Voluntary) The goals of the blended family therapy programs are: to improve basic safety through healthy parenting, to resolved blended family system problems, to provide supportive therapy for the blended family, to provide intense blended family therapy for the family, to improve family communication skills, and to improve boundary-setting skills in the blended family.
Divorce/Separation Adjustment Therapy Program (Court-ordered & Voluntary) The Divorce/Separation Adjustment Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized Treatment Plan, will involve separate Initial Evaluations, and may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, referral to other services, and a Psychological Evaluation. The goals of the divorce/ separation adjustment therapy program are: to assist healthy adjustment after divorce/separation for all family members, to provide supportive therapy to all family members during and after separation or divorce, to provide intense divorce or separation adjustment therapy for parent(s), to improve basic safety through healthy divorce or separation adjustment therapy for parent(s), to improve communication skills of divorced or separated couples/parent(s)partners, and to establish or improve boundary setting skills.
FAMILY THERAPY PROGRAM Our Family Counseling Program includes: Couples/Family Education, Parenting, Parenting Skills, Couples Therapy, and Dysfunctional Multifamily Therapy Groups. The program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized Treatment Plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy or referral to other services and may require a Psychological Evaluation. A treatment plan is developed for each family which may include divorce adjustment counseling, grief and loss issues, child management, parenting issues, problem solving, conflict resolution, and relationship skill development. Self-help programs are encouraged when deemed appropriate. Reports will be provided to referral sources as requested provided a release of information is signed by the clients. The Family Therapy Program: When consensus has been reached with all parties including: Court, Child Protective Service, DH & A, Inc., and other agencies involved, the parent(s) and children will begin transitional counseling with the Parenting Therapist with the goal of maintaining the family (with CPS Worker or Court support only). During this time, the Parenting Professionals have ample opportunity to observe parent-child interactions and provide structured activities to assist in the transition process as well as providing feedback concerning their individual strengths and weaknesses to the CPS Worker or the Court. Each program plan is individual to the family and circumstances. The overall goals of our transition therapy program are: to improve basic safety through healthy parenting, to maintain the family when possible, to reunify families when possible, and to assist families in taking corrective actions.
Family Transitional Therapy Parenting Program: The Family Transition Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized treatment plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, and referral to other services, and may require a Psychological before completion. When agreement has been reached with all parties including: Court, Child Protective Service, DH & A, Inc., and other agencies involved, the parent(s) and children will begin transitional counseling with the Parenting Therapist with the goal of maintaining the family (with CPS Worker or Court support only). During this time, the Parenting Professionals have ample opportunity to observe parent-child interactions and provide structured activities to assist in the transition process as well as providing feedback concerning their individual strengths and weaknesses to the CPS Worker or the Court. Each program plan is individual to the family and circumstances. The overall goals of our transition therapy program are: to improve basic safety through healthy parenting, to maintain the family when possible, to reunify families when possible, and to assist families in taking corrective actions.
Family Reunification Therapy Parenting Program The Family Reunification Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized treatment plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, and referral to other services, and may require a Psychological before completion. When agreement has been reached with all parties- the court, Child Protective Service, DH &A, Inc., and other agencies involved the parent(s) and children will begin reunification counseling with the Parenting Therapist with the goal of reuniting the family that has been separated (with CPS Worker or court support only). During this time, the Parenting Professionals have ample opportunity to observe parent-child interactions and provide structured activities to assist in the reunification process as well as provide feedback concerning individual strengths and weaknesses to the CPS Worker or the Court. Each program plan is individual to the family and circumstances. The program consists of sessions structured to assist the parent(s) and children with parenting and relational issues and meet as needed with the Parenting Specialist. The group focuses on "Re-Parenting" the parent in order to facilitate Protective parent-child interaction. Topics include alternatives to corporal punishment, behavioral management techniques, discipline, choices, and consequences developing empathy for the children, as well as Relapse Prevention Planning, and Aftercare Planning. Learning takes place on cognitive, feeling, and behavioral levels. Through the process of re-parenting, the parent(s) experiences Protective and develops the necessary skills to nurture their children as well as address their own fears and emotions. The overall goals of our Parenting Therapy Program are: To Improve Basic Safety Through Healthy Parenting, to reunify families that have been separated when possible, to assist families in taking corrective actions. PARENTING THERAPY PROGRAM The Parenting Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized Treatment Plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, referral to other services, and may require a Psychological Evaluation before completion. The overall goals of our parenting therapy program are: to improve basic safety through healthy parenting; to maintain the family, to provide supportive therapy for parent(s), to improve family communication skills, and to improve parent's boundary setting skills.
PARENTING NURTURING AND PROTECTIVE SKILLS EDUCATION PROGRAMS (AGES 0-17) The nurturing and Protective Parenting Skills Education Programs begin with an Initial Evaluation of each family member before any treatment begins. Each parent and child in the family is assigned an individualized treatment plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, and referral to other services, and usually a combination of all these services. The treatment plan is developed with the Patient or family. Psychological Evaluation and Recommendations are available and may be necessary before completion of the initial treatment plan. The Protective Parent Skills Education Program meet for at least twelve weeks, or more often as recommended by the Parenting Specialist. The focus in all education programs is on "Re-Parenting" the parent in order to facilitate Protective parent-child interaction. Topics include alternatives to corporal punishment, behavioral management techniques, discipline, choices, consequences and developing empathy for the children, as well as Relapse Prevention Planning, and Aftercare Planning. Learning takes place on cognitive, feeling, and behavioral levels. Through the process of re-parenting, the parent(s) experiences Protective and develops the necessary skills to nurture their children as well as address their own fears and emotions. The overall goals of our parenting education program are: to improve basic safety through healthy parenting, to maintain the family when possible, to reunify families that have been separated when possible, and to assist families in taking corrective actions. All programs are facilitated by one of our professional family or parenting specialist/therapist. The length of the therapy program will vary based on the needs of the parent(s), children, and the family as a whole. The primary focus is determined through an on-going evaluation, but usually involves exploring the diseases of addiction, the diseases of mental illness, and dysfunctional family issues, while providing a safe environment for the children and adults to claim their own recovery. Throughout the treatment process the children and parent(s) are continuously assessed for needed interventions or services to the parent(s), children or family. Child Protective Services and the Courts are kept informed and are considered a part of the team. Child Protective Services Workers are welcomed and encouraged to participate in treatment planning conferences in-person or by phone. DH & A provides therapy for the ENTIRE FAMILY. Separate Educational Sessions are available for the parents of the following age groups: ages 0-3, ages 4-11, ages 12-17 or on an individual/family basis. Parenting specialists are certified in Parenting Skills programs appropriate to each age group. Parent-Child Supervised Visitation Program (Court-Ordered/Child Protective Service) The Parent-Child Visitation Program begins with an Intake & Application Session. A court-order or a referral from Child Protective Service is required before an Initial Intake & Application Session can take place. This is followed by an Initial Evaluation and an individualized Treatment Plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, and referral to other services, and may require a Psychological Evaluation before completion. The goals of the Parent-Child Visitation Program are: to reduce risk of abuse while maintaining parent-child relationships within the guidelines established by the courts or Child Protective Services. Program activities include: supervised visitation at one of our offices, monitored visitation (group) at one of our offices, Supervised Visitation at your family home, or monitored visitation at your family home. These supervised or monitored visitation programs may only take place with the Court or Child Protective Service's approval. The Court or Child Protective Service Worker will receive a written summary of each visit or monthly report as or if requested.
Family Transitional Therapy Parenting Program The Family Transition Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized treatment plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, and referral to other services, and may require a Psychological before completion. When agreement has been reached with all parties including: Court, Child Protective Service, DH & A, Inc., and other agencies involved, the parent(s) and child (ren) will begin transitional counseling with the Parenting Therapist with the goal of maintaining the family (with CPS Worker or Court support only). During this time, the Parenting Professionals have ample opportunity to observe parent-child interactions and provide structured activities to assist in the transition process as well as providing feedback concerning their individual strengths and weaknesses to the CPS Worker or the Court. Each program plan is individual to the family and circumstances. The overall goals of our transition therapy program are: to improve basic safety through healthy parenting, to maintain the family when possible, to reunify families when possible, and to assist families in taking corrective actions.
The Protective Parenting Skills Evaluation, Education and counseling Program begins with an Initial Evaluation of each family member before any treatment or education begins. Each parent and child in the family is assigned an individualized treatment plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy or referral to other services or a combination of all these services. The treatment plan is developed with the Patient or family. Psychological Evaluation and Recommendations are available and may be necessary before completion of the initial treatment plan. The Protective Parent Skills Program usually meets a minimum of twelve weeks or more often as recommended by the Parenting Specialist. The focus in all education programs is on "Re-Parenting" the parent in order to facilitate Protective Parent-Child Interaction. Topics include alternatives to corporal punishment, behavioral management techniques, discipline, choices, consequences and developing empathy for the children, as well as Relapse Prevention Planning, and Aftercare Planning. Learning takes place on cognitive, feeling, and behavioral levels. Through the process of re-parenting, the parent(s) experiences Protective and develops the necessary skills to nurture their children as well as address their own fears and emotions. The overall goals of our parenting education program are: to improve basic safety through healthy parenting, to maintain the family when possible, to reunify families that have been separated when possible, and to assist families in taking corrective actions. All programs are facilitated by one of our professional family and parenting specialist. The length of the therapy program will vary based on the needs of the parent(s), children, and the family as a whole. The primary focus is determined through an on-going evaluation but usually involves exploring the diseases of addiction, the diseases of mental illness and dysfunctional family issues, while providing a safe environment for the children and adults to claim their own recovery. Throughout the treatment process the children and parent(s) are continuously assessed for needed interventions or services to the parent(s), children or family. Child Protective Services and the Courts are kept informed as requested and are considered a part of the team. Child Protective Services Workers are welcomed and encouraged to participate in treatment planning conferences in-person or by phone. DH & A provides therapy for the Entire Family. Educational Sessions are available for the parents of the following age groups: ages 0-3, ages 4-11, ages 12-17 or on an individual/family basis. Parent-Child Supervised Visitation Program (Court-Ordered or Child Protective Service Requested): The Parent-Child Visitation Program begins with an Intake & Application Session. A court-order or a referral from Child Protective Service is required before an Initial Intake & Application Session can take place. This is followed by an Initial Evaluation and an individualized Treatment Plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy or referral to other services. The goals of the Parent-Child Visitation Program are: to reduce risk of abuse while maintaining parent-child relationships within the guidelines established by the courts and Child Protective Services. Program activities include: supervised visitation at one of our offices, monitored visitation (group) at one of our offices. The Court or Child Protective Service Worker will receive a written summary of each visit or monthly report as or if requested.
Family Transitional Therapy Parenting Program The Family Transition Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized treatment plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, and referral to other services, and may require a Psychological before completion. When agreement has been reached with all parties including: Court, Child Protective Service, DH & A, Inc., and other agencies involved, the parent(s) and child (ren) will begin transitional counseling with the Parenting Therapist with the goal of maintaining the family (with CPS Worker or Court support only). During this time, the Parenting Professionals have ample opportunity to observe parent-child interactions and provide structured activities to assist in the transition process as well as providing feedback concerning their individual strengths and weaknesses to the CPS Worker or the Court. Each program plan is individual to the family and circumstances. The overall goals of our transition therapy program are: to improve basic safety through healthy parenting, to maintain the family when possible, to reunify families when possible, and to assist families in taking corrective actions.
RELATIONSHIPS (HEALTHY) THERAPY PROGRAM The Healthy Relationships Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an Individualized Treatment Plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, referral to other services, and may require a Psychological Evaluation before completion. Our Relationship Counseling Program may involve: Pre-Marital Counseling, Couples Therapy (Individual or Group), Relational Problems, Compulsive Relationships, Healthy Relationships Education. The goals of the healthy relationship therapy program are: to establish healthy relationships at all levels, to build a healthy support system, and to learn to use your support system. A treatment plan is developed for each individual or family which may include divorce adjustment counseling, grief and loss issues, child management, parenting issues, problem solving, conflict resolution, and relationship skill development. Self-help programs are encouraged when deemed appropriate. Reports will be provided to referral sources as requested provided a release of information is signed by the clients.
Co-Dependency Therapy Program The Co-Dependency Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized Treatment Plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, and referral to other services, and may require a Psychological Evaluation before completion. The goals of the Co-Dependency Therapy Program are: to assist family members in resolution of co-dependency issues, to assist parents in resolution of co-dependency issues, to assist with co-dependency issues in resolution of dysfunctional relationships.
Adult Child Of Alcoholic/Addicts Therapy Program The Adult Child Of Alcoholic Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized Treatment Plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, and referral to other services, and may require a Psychological Evaluation before completion. The goals of the Adult Child Of Alcoholic Therapy Program are: to assist all family members in resolution of ACOA problems, to assist in resolution of ACOA problems.
SCHOOL THERAPY PROGRAM Our School Counseling Program includes: Support Therapy, Chemical Dependency, Mental Health, ADD/ADHD, Behavioral Therapy, Intervention, School Problems, School Intervention, Low Grades, Survivor/Abuse Problems, Grief issues, and begins with an assessment which may include sessions with the adolescent, parents, the entire family, extended family, and regular contact with the School Counselor or Teachers. Our School Counseling Program is an INNOVATIVE approach to treatment of students, kids and adolescents who are abusers of alcohol and/or drugs, suffering from depression, anxiety, adjustment problems developmental problems, grief problems, behavioral problems at school and/or at home, unexcused lateness or absence problems at school, acting out problems, identity issues, abuse problems, neglect problems, adoption issues, foster child issues, and Attention-Deficit-Hyperactive-Disorder. Some may already be involved in the Criminal Justice System and the local school intervention programs from your area. This approach combines efforts of the parents, courts, school systems, and the chemical dependency and mental health professionals. A treatment plan is developed which may address adjustment problems, grief or loss issues, acting out behavior, school problems, difficulty with relationship building, self-esteem issues, and/or childhood trauma. Reports will be provided to referral sources as requested, provided a release of information is signed. Drug Screening is available upon request. Clients involved in this program progress through several phases of treatment individually designed to provide the knowledge, understanding, and skills to live a productive, chemical -Free LIFE. The length of stay is based on the needs of the student and family. Services available include: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Family Crisis Intervention, Intensive Outpatient Therapy, Grief Therapy, Anger Management, Abuse / Neglect therapy, Victims Therapy, Chemical Dependency Education, Mental Health Education, ADD / ADHD Therapy, Parent Therapy, Family Programs, Aftercare Program, Self-Help Orientation. Our School Counseling Programs: 1) Are designed as an Alternative-to-Suspension or Incarceration; 2) Parent Involved; 3) Involve co-operation between the Parents, School Systems, Courts, and or our program; 4) Provide Day and Evening program options; 5) Provide a Phased Treatment Program; 6) Utilize a Behavior Change Approach/Orientation; 7) Individualizes Treatment; 8) Have a Strong focus on Self-help; 9) Prevention programs available; 10) Kid /adolescent Privacy Respected; 12) Random Drug Testing available in Most Areas of the Country; and 13) Fees are Reasonable - Insurance, Self-Pay.
GRIEF THERAPY PROGRAM The Grief & Loss Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized Treatment Plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, referral to other services, and may require a Psychological Evaluation before completion. Grief is emotional suffering caused by "any loss", including the loss of a loved one, loss of hopes and dreams, etc. Grief is not always obvious. Have you experienced any of the following symptoms- No energy or motivation, Feeling fatigued, Feeling depressed, Loss of appetite Inability to think of anything except he loss, Feeling an overwhelming sense of sadness, Losing interest in daily activities, Being overcome with sudden, intense feelings of desperation, Loss of a relative or friend, Loss of a person you knew before chemical use took over, 1oss of the future you hoped to have together, Loss of the image of the ideal parent or spouse, loss of your ability to control your life, and loss of the support and help of a spouse or partner in parenting, running a household, maintaining family finances, social activities, and community /school responsibilities? You may be grieving without realizing so. You may want to have an initial assessment to determine if you are dealing with your losses in a healthy way. The goals of the grief & loss therapy program are: to reduce symptoms of grief & loss, and to resolve grief & loss.
INTERVENTION COUNSELING PROGRAM The Intervention Counseling/Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized Treatment Plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, intervention, court intervention, self-help, referral to other services, and may require a Psychological Evaluation before completion. Activities may include: assessment, education, intervention planning, intervention counseling, court intervention design, group, individual, self-help orientation, adolescent acting-out, recovery study group, family involvement, etc. The goals of the Intervention Counseling Program are: to provide intervention counseling, to gain acceptance of treatment as a option for resolution of a particular problem (examples: court diversion, court alternative sentencing, intervention design, adolescent acting-out, alcohol/drug, compulsive gambling, mental health, behavioral, family, school, employer, probation/parole, etc.). Intervention may be most appropriate when there is resistance to therapy, entering therapy, or understanding. Intervention services include: intervention consultation, intervention counseling, court intervention planning, adult intervention, adolescent intervention, school intervention, family intervention, alcohol/drug intervention, compulsive gambling intervention, mental health intervention, eating disorders intervention, acting-out intervention, employment intervention, probation /parole violation, diversion program intervention, alternative sentencing intervention.
LGBT THERAPY PROGRAM (Court-ordered & Voluntary) The LGBT Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an Individualized Treatment Plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, and referral to other services, and may require a Psychological Evaluation before completion. Issues addressed include marital/relational, family, intervention, court intervention, coming out issues at work, coming out issues with spouse, coming out issues with parents, coming out issues with family, coming out issues with friends, coming out issues with spiritual support, coming out issues with community, coaching, self-help orientation. The LGBT community member is eligible to participate in all programs at harmonyway.org: including: Alcohol & Drugs Therapy Program, Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program, Mental Health Therapy Program, Gender Disorder Therapy Program, Couple/Partner Therapy, Marriage/Couple/Partner Therapy Program, Pre-Couple/Partner Counseling Program, Blended Family Therapy Program, Separation Adjustment Therapy Program, as well as LGBT specific issues such as Sex Role Confusion, Educational Counseling, Intervention Planning, Intervention Counseling, Court Intervention, Court Intervention Design, Coming Out Issues At Work, , Coming Out Issues With Spouse, Coming Out Issues With Parents, Coming Out Issues With Family, Coming Out Issues With Friends, Coming Out Issues With Spiritual Support, Coming Out Issues With Community, Coaching, Self-Help Orientation, and Significant Others, Aids Support. Our LGBT Relationship/Partner Counseling Program includes: Role Confusion, homophobia, In-Transition Program, Support Therapy, Gay Men's Couples Support, Lesbian Couples Support, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Pre-Commitment Counseling, Couples Therapy, Relational Problems, Compulsive Relationships, Healthy Relationship Education. Self-help programs are encouraged when deemed appropriate. Reports will be provided to referral sources as requested provided the clients sign a release of information. The goals of the Gay/Lesbian Therapy Program are: to improve basic coping skills, to provide survivor therapy, to provide all needed therapy in a LGBT friendly atmosphere, to provide LGBT transition therapy & support, to provide LGBT friendly and appropriate referrals, and to provide relational therapy. MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY PROGRAM The Mental Health Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized Treatment Plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, referral to other services, and may require a Psychological Evaluation. The goals of the mental health therapy programs are: to assist the family in resolution of mental health problems, to assist the parents in resolution of mental health problems, and to assist the children or adolescents in resolution of mental health problems. Mental Health Therapy Programs include programs to address the following problem areas: anxiety, panic attack, depression, adjustment, grief resolution, trauma resolution, etc. The goals of the od therapy are to reduce or eliminate symptoms of anxiety, to improve self-confidence, and to reduce or eliminate symptoms of panic attacks disorder.
Depression Disorder Therapy Program The Depression Disorder Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized Treatment Plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, referral to other services, and may require a Psychological Evaluation before completion. The goals of the depressive disorder therapy program are: to reduce depression, to stabilize eating behavior, to stabilize sleep, to increase hopefulness, to increase people contacts, and to reduce isolation.
Bi-Polar Disorder Therapy Program The Bi-Polar Disorder Therapy Program begins with an Initial Evaluation and an individualized Treatment Plan that may include education, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, referral to other services, and may require a Psychological Evaluation before completion. The goals of the Bi-Polar Disorder Therapy Program are: to stabilize mood, to reduce highs and lows, and to learn healthy coping tools. The Eating Disorders Therapy Program may involve plans to resolve Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating, Malnourishment as well as Intervention Services, or to improve eating habits.
ADD-ADHD Therapy Program Our ADD-ADHD Disorder Therapy Program begins with an initial assessment which may require psychiatric consultation. Self-help programs will be encouraged when appropriate. Reports will be provided to referral sources as requested, provided a release of information is signed by the Patient.
Adjustment Disorders Therapy Program Our Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Counseling Program begins with an initial assessment which may require psychiatric consultation. Self-help programs will be encouraged when appropriate. Reports will be provided to referral sources as requested, provided a release of information is signed by the Patient.