![]() Through participation in medication compliance, as well as adjustment related and sleep hygiene groups, many symptoms of anxiety and sleep disturbance can be diminished through the sharing of similar experiences and learning from others. These factors can make it difficult for them to function in general population, requiring additional support from mental health. Many of these inmates receive Department of Mental Health (DMH) services and are intermittently compliant with their psychotropic medication. The PEP is group programming in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) for male inmates who have been diagnosed with a major mental illness and / or present with significant functional impairment. Evidence Based Program facilitated by Counseling Psychotherapy Center. A big part of cognitive therapy for compulsive behaviors, is teaching healthy and effective ways of responding to obsessive thoughts without resorting to compulsive behavior. This focuses on the catastrophic thoughts and exaggerated sense of responsibility one feels causing compulsive behaviors. In the Compulsive Behavior Program/Behavior Modification program participants learn the cognitive therapy componentfor compulsive behaviors. Evidence Based Program facilitated by Counseling Psychotherapy Center.Ĭompulsive Behavior / Behavior Modification Experience – practicing new skills in relating to others, dealing with stress, and finding new experiences that enhance self-esteem. Learning – new patterns of appropriate behavior. Understanding – how the offender’s experiences and decisions in life have led him to this point. Responsibility – for the impact of the offender’s behavior has had on his victims, himself, as well as others. The program is guided by four principles (R.U.L.E.) of effective sex offender treatment, which have been developed over our years of practice and program development, in both outpatient and secure settings. ![]() The program makes use of treatment that is called “sex offense specific” because it uses approaches that have been found to be successful in helping people to change patterns of sexual offending or abusive behavior as well as inappropriate behavior towards others. These inmates must participate in a specialized program to address their behaviors and to reduce the chances of repeating the same behaviors in the future. The R.U.L.E Program is designed for those inmates who have engaged in sexually abusive and/or inappropriate behaviors. Evidence Based Program facilitated by AdCare. By embracing these topics, the RSAT program goals are to eliminate drug use and criminal activity and improve individuals’ quality of life by enhancing self-esteem, communication skills, familial and peer relationships. The program addresses substance abuse as well as social aspects, including education, family issues, anger management and employment. The objective of the RSAT programs is to reduce the likelihood of recidivism of inmates by treating their substance abusive behavior through the development of cognitive, behavioral, social, educational, and vocational skills. Treatment staff and inmates periodically review assignments and journals to gauge treatment progress. Participants document personal thinking processes, behaviors, and motivations by journaling and completing assignments. They practice techniques designed to promote pro social thought processes through writing in journals to objectively identify thoughts and feelings associated with high-risk behavior in given situations. Inmates are taught how to better understand the connections among thinking, behavior, and consequences. The use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, self-change, and behavioral strategies leads inmates into the right direction in regards to better decision making, versus decisions that lead to substance abuse and criminal behavior. ![]() The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program and Therapeutic Community consists of either a three or six month curriculum designed and delivered by a team of treatment professionals from a contractual vendor, AdCare. Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Therapeutic Community The following programs are offered at the Bristol County Sheriff’s Department: Are expected to participate in educational,
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