Family Engagement Therapy Program: A Recovery-Oriented program

Principles to Recovery: Many Pathways to Recovery Recovery has Cultural Dimensions Personal Recognition of Need for Change Process of Healing and Self-Redefinition Recovery is Holistic Continuum of Improved Health and Wellness Recovery Emerges from Hope and Gratitude Supported by Peers and Allies Addressing Discrimination and Stigma Involves Re-joining and Re-building life in Community Self-Directed and Empowering Recovery is a Reality

Family Engagement Therapy Program: Program Elements Program Goals Population Served Common Characteristics of Families Poverty Trauma Childhood abuse Homelessness at some period of their life

What do you want to learn today?

Path to Recovery: Seamless services Person Centered approach Not a “one-size fits all” program. Client-identified goals Motivational Interviewing Addresses whole person Ex: Healthy lifestyles, education, Works with whole family Physically meeting clients where they are at. Community centers, parks, friends homes, etc

Cultural Sensitivity A few statistics: Race: 47% White 36% African American 5% American Indian Income: 46% <10,000 36% 10-19,999 Marital Status: 65% Single, divorced, separated, widowed 30% Married/LTP Assess cultural values and develop personalized services accordingly. On-going self-assessment “The Norm” to have childhood trauma experiences, family involvement with jail/prison, and transient patterns. Mental Health Stigma Medications H-FET Addressing cultural stigma of accepting responsibility for substance use. Staff diversity

Recovery is Holistic Major focal points of service is full-body recovery, not just abstinence. Importance of self care to take care of others Educating selves on holistic practices Acupuncture, Diet, Exercise (YMCA), etc Coordination with other service providers (i.e. Doctors) Referrals Encourage care of dental, physical, and sexual health along with other medical needs. Continual process

Improved Health and Wellness Goal is to be able to sustain skills after services have closed. Case Management and Advocacy Emphasis on self-esteem Teaching to respond to “curve balls” Pain Management Reframing How will you learn from this?

Recovery Emerges from Hope/ Gratitude and Supported by Peers/ Allies: Groups Allows the opportunity to learn from others and that recovery is a possibility. Ex: Alumni, Love & Logic, etc Case Management role in groups Reframing Small victories Giving hope that they are not alone Exploring Recovery Support Person Connecting to community supports and encouraging other natural supports AA, Faith-Based supports, etc.

Personal Recognition of the Need for Change: Acknowledgement that change happens over time. Utilization of Stage-matched approaches Families are able to recognize problems Wanting a better life CPS/Probation involvement Voluntarily seeking help for substance use issues Home-based/Community Based

Recovery Involves a Process of Healing and Re-Definition: Family therapy component allows for comprehensive healing. Importance of family time Games example Helping to define a new “norm” Boundaries Families determine their own treatment goals and life priorities Ex: Forming more positive support systems or distancing self from toxic relationships

Recovery Involves (Re) Joining and (Re) Building a Life in the Community Being a role model for someone else Journey of re-defining self Program community relationships Ability to provide gender-specific therapeutic approaches Focus on Self; Having Hope

Recovery is Self-Directed and Empowering: Client-driven change based on readiness and motivation Partnership-Consultant Relationship Models advocacy Flexibility based on presenting needs Mental Health Substance Use Family Case Management Role Life skills Community Resources

Recovery is a Reality: Giving hope that recovery is possible. Emphasizes the life-long nature of recovery. Long-term nature of program allows for services to follow between multiple levels of treatment, attempting to provide seamless care. Offers support in the form of an “Alumni” group for those who have successfully maintained sobriety at the time of service closure. “Action” Stage Hopes- Recovery Coach

Families with Complex Needs: Court Involvement CPS Probation Mental Health factors Treated or untreated Substance Use Single or multiple substances Financial Strain Complex children Strained or lack of natural supports

Tools Commonly Utilized: Motivational Interviewing Seeking Safety Love and Logic “Eclectic” Toolbox Emphasis on relationships

Challenges: Not mandatory, but seeing increased number of “court-ordered” families What do you do when someone does not want to stop using? Tapping into clients motivations and reasons for program involvement Balance- Paperwork! Boundaries and Self Care!

How to Provide FET-Like Services: Focus on program principles Recovery-oriented mindset of staff

Contact Information: Nancy Murphy Contract Manager Cathy Worthem Team Leader