A Typical Day of Therapeutic Activities - Adolescent Services

Morning

• Breakfast
• School - The academic needs of the patients are provided by certified teachers who are employed by the Jefferson County Public School System.  

Afternoon

• Lunch
• School - The academic needs of the patients are provided by certified teachers who are employed by the Jefferson County Public School System.  
• Social Work (Therapy) Group - The group is conducted by a masters prepared social worker and focuses on the problems which brought the patient to the hospital. The group is open ended so patients may be continuously added and graduated.
• Psych Education Group - The group provides information about common mental health illnesses and assist patients in developing coping strategies while encouraging them to share experiences with the group.
• Recreational Therapy - The group provides expressive and physical outlets for reduction of anger, social skills/building, self esteem building, and stress management.

Early Evening

• Dinner
• Recreational Therapy - The group provides expressive and physical outlets for reduction of anger, social skills/building, self esteem building, and stress management.
• Second Step - The group utilizes a series of curriculum studies designed to reduce impulsive and aggressive behavior and increase the level of social competence.

Night

• Relaxation/Personal Time - Designed to provide patients an opportunity to reflect on the days activities.
• Lights Out