We provide a structured clinical treatment programme which integrates psychoanalytic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches, embedded within a therapeutic community model. This holistic programme includes individual treatment, an offence-focused group work programme and large group-work focusing on emotional wellbeing. The programme encourages ownership and responsibility for behaviour, providing opportunities for young people to learn to managing risk safely and develop the skills to voice their feelings in healthy ways.
A therapeutic community is a planned environment which exploits the therapeutic value of social and group processes. It promotes equitable and democratic group-living in a varied, permissive but safe environment. Interpersonal and emotional issues are openly discussed and members can form intimate relationships. Mutual feedback helps members confront their problems and develop an awareness of interpersonal actions.
From ‘The Principles and Therapeutic Rationale of Therapeutic Communities’, Haigh and Worrall 2002
Treatment
Milestones
Developmental Factors
Emotional Behavioural Factors
Sexually Harmful Factors
Identity Factors
RISK
Development Factors
Developmental Milestones
Illness / Ailments
Mental Health Issues
Difficulties / Disabilities
Family History
Attachment
Parenting Styles
Trauma and Abuse
Environment
Culture
Statutory Involvement
Previous Intervention
Emotional / Behavioural Factors
Emotional Vocabulary
Impulsivity
Mood Disorders
Resilience
Empathy
Psychological Mindedness
Anti Social Behaviour
Substance Misuse
Aggression
Self Harm
Identity Factors
Sexual Identity
Notion of Self and Others
Self Esteem
Family Scripts
Relationship Scripts
Cultural Identity
Place in Society
Hobbies and Interests
Strengths
'Safe' Identity
Future Plans
Sexually Harmful Factors
Offence Profile
Victim Profile
Grooming Style
Pathway to Offending
Motivation to Offend
Sexual Fantasy
Impact of Behaviour
Victim Empathy
Cognitive Distortions