Problem
Lists and Schedules:
Real
Examples of Individualized Treatment Plans
These
problem lists are in the client's own words. The
problems are not necessarily listed in the order of importance.
The lists and schedules only hint at how time in session was
actually spent. The problem list is also just a
starting point. By the time you leave, we want
you to have a solutions list!
We use
"therapist 1," "therapist 2," and so on, so
you can track with whom sessions are spent. Therapist numbers are
used only here (we don't use them normally) so as not to reveal
more information about the client than is necessary. The therapist
numbers are different for each client, because different
therapists are the lead therapist (and/or clinical coordinator)
for different clients. Times with therapists (below) are
individual sessions, unless couples or family session is
indicated.
The lead
therapist, or the proportion of time with each therapist, may
change as the treatment plan collaboratively evolves. To
remind you, after you have experienced the members of our team,
you get to choose to work with the ones you find most helpful.
If you have been to treatment before, you may have
experienced being “stuck” with a staff member you did not find
especially helpful (if you got to see anyone one-on-one at all!).
Although we think all of our staff are helpful, we want you
to have the “best of the best” for you while you are here.
What you are seeing below is the final schedule. In the planning
process the schedule may have changed many times, as we
collaboratively adjusted daily to make maximum progress on the
solutions list, and to allow that client to work with the staff
members of his or her choosing. Schedules are
also significantly affected by whether you are a residential,
residential alternative, or outpatient client.
Self study time is used for homework, reading, watching videos,
journaling, or other relevant activities as mutually decided. Self
study time can provide a break from the intensity of individual
sessions. These schedules also do not reveal
the enjoyable and productive ways that our clients spend their
free time. A portion of your session time is
spent planning how free time will be used. Most clients complete
some homework each night.
Notice the large amount of individual session time. For most of
our clients the individual sessions are the heart of the program,
and one of the primary reasons they choose to attend PRS. Almost
all other treatment programs have group sessions as their core
service.
Identifying information has been removed for each client.
Client
1: one week
Client
2: two weeks
Client
3: three weeks
Client
4: four weeks
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