PSYCHOSOCIAL PROGRAMS
As was mentioned, psychosocial factors contributes either to the precipitation and development of drug dependency OR its exacerbation. In lieu with this various activities were incorporated to address psychological/mental, emotional, behavioral and social deficits.
- Assessment and Evaluation – Through collaborative interviews conducted by psychologists and social workers, psychological exams and inferred information through observation, foci for therapeutic intervention were identified and treatment recommendations are presented, evaluated and later on, reviewed. After the individual treatment plan is formulated, the following services/activities are at the TRC’s treatment arsenal.
- Counseling (Individual & Group) – Counseling is a helping relationship between the counselor and client, with the former as the helper while the latter assume some responsibility to participate fully for potential gains be realized. Ensure a constant source of client information and accountability. Individual counseling is provided in the TC to provide a constant source of guidance and support to the client, help surface complicated and troubled feelings, provide direction and assist in problem solving, and address issues that need special attention i.e. learning problems, family issues, etc.
- Group Process/Dynamics - This refers to methods by which groups resolve problems and meet objectives. Likewise, cognitive and affective insights are established and obtained through facilitated group activity.
- Seminars/Lectures/Workshops – Through seminars, lectures and workshops patients develop cognitive skills that will promote right living and lifelong recovery. Likewise, patients’ families are encouraged as well to attend seminars to heighten their awareness and insight on the multi-faceted problem of drug dependency and learn skills to strengthen their patient’s recovery and as well as theirs’.
- Family Intervention – The patient’s family are encouraged to be involved in the rehabilitation program of their patients to settle unresolved issues, improve relationship/partnership and to strengthen family as support system.
- Formal and Non-Formal Education – To develop patients cognitive skills through informative technology, alternative learning system, special education and livelihood programs that aim to improve patient’s quality of life and transform them to be productive members of the society.
- Vocational Skills Training Program – in coordination with the Manpower Training Center of Taguig City and the College of Office of Administration and Business Teachers Education Alumni Association, Inc. of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, the Center caters vocational courses such as Massage Therapy Reflexology and Computer Training Program to drug dependent patients to equipped them survival/working skills that would promote better chance of recovery.