| The focus in therapy is not the boy’s behavior
but the underlying psychological needs of the boy in care. The methods used
at St. Peter's Home for Boys are Milieu Therapy, Group Therapy, and
Individual Therapy.
Milieu Therapy St. Peter's Home
for Boys policies procedures and methods are designed so that the living
environment both physically and emotionally helps in the treatment and
healing process of the boys in care
Group Therapy St. Peter's Home for Boys
use group therapy as a method of formal therapy. Therapy groups are formed
around specific treatment issues when deemed to be appropriate. Group
therapy also occurs whenever there is a Team Meeting. See
Team Program In Residential
Individual Therapy Traditional
psycho-therapy methods are used by caseworkers whenever it is appropriate
and the resident is capable of participation. All workers who provide direct
service to the residents use life space therapy methods, when dealing with
boys and specific living and school issues.
Family Services are also extended to the
resident's parents and/or other significant family members of the resident
including family counseling and visitations of residents.
Out-Patient Therapy St. Peter's Home for
Boys will utilize out-patient therapy whenever it is necessary to help
individuals in resolving treatment issues.
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