Fear Less Factor: A Cognitive-Behavioral Group for Anxious Children

Darlene Piekarek, Ph.D., LPC

This group intervention is designed to help children who are struggling with excessive worries, fears, and anxieties. Through a kid-friendly cognitive-behavioral approach, children will learn to develop greater self-understanding, new problem-solving skills, relaxation strategies, and other techniques to help them effectively cope with their anxieties.

Adolescent Outpatient Substance Abuse Group

Lisa Blaeser, LCSW, SAC

For adolescents who abuse drugs and/or alcohol. The focus of treatment is helping adolescents to identify negative consequences of use and develop motivation and skills to lead an alcohol/drug-free lifestyle.

Education/Evaluation (Alcohol/Drug)

Cheryl Rugg, LCSW, CSAC, ICS

Participants will receive education on alcohol and other drug use, abuse and dependency, as well as the bio-psychosocial aspects of alcohol and other drug abuse/addiction. Participants’ individual use/abuse will be evaluated and they will be given feedback regarding any further recommendations, i.e. community support, treatment, etc.

Primary/Continuing Care Treatment (Alcohol/Drug) for Adolescents / Adults
(Day and Evening)

Cheryl Rugg, LCSW, CSAC, ICS

Group and education sessions for treatment of alcohol or other drug abuse/dependence.  The focus of treatment is helping patients identify chemical abuse and dependency concepts as they apply to them and developing motivations to lead an alcohol/drug-free lifestyle.  As treatment progresses, patients develop sober coping skills and lifestyles (including sober support systems).

Relapse Prevention Treatment Program (Alcohol/Drug)

Cheryl Rugg, LCSW, CSAC, ICS

The focus of therapy is identifying relapse issues, developing sober coping skills, and addressing recovery issues to enhance quality of life.  Patients who can benefit from this treatment include both relapse prone patients and those in recovery who fear relapse or want to improve the quality of their sobriety.  Treatment is provided primarily in a group setting with appropriate educational sessions provided that address relapse or recovery issues.  Relapse prevention treatment is also available in individual therapy sessions if requested.