Model of Treatment
Aislinn Adolescent Chemical Dependency/Gambling Treatment Programme is designed to serve females and males aged 15 to 21 years who experience problems due to their alcohol/drug use and gambling with co-occurring disorders such as grief and post traumatic stress.
Every young person holds incredible potential, unfortunately chemicals/gambling can delay the natural life space development of a young person, keeping them from realising their potential or dreams. Each young person has their own reason for abusing chemicals and gambling. Adolescents differ greatly in their willingness and motivation for change.
Aislinn has adapted the Minnesota model to the needs of young people in a holistic and nurturing manner empowering clients development of new skills, necessary to achieve recovery from the devastating effects of their chemical use/gambling and begin to deal with co-occurring psychological issues.
This model of treatment includes the following components:
- Recognizes chemical dependency as a family problem.
- Reality therapy.
- A.A. Philosophy/12 steps.
- Requires a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of emotional physical and spiritual needs of a client in a safe comfortable environment.
A multidisciplinary approach ensures that a client is recognised as being unique; necessitating a personal treatment plan focused on individual’s needs independent or inclusive of group activities. Aislinn specialises in giving young people an opportunity to make informed choices and identify new ways of coping with the stress of being a teenager, assisting them to translate this learning into action.
Treatment Team
Consists of therapist, counsellors, nurses, family therapists, creative artist, physical therapist, life coach. These highly skilled professionals use some of the most effective therapy techniques available, i.e. group therapy, one to one counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, twelve steps, art therapy, physical exercise, educational programmes, psychotherapy and life coaching.
Each resident is assigned a key therapist who works directly with them throughout their treatment supported by the clinical team. In addition consultants who specialise in working with teenagers will be included in the following areas:
- Psychologist.
- Psychiatrist.
- School Guidance Counsellor.
- Psycho Dramatist.
Recognising the family as the greatest resource in working with young people, treatment therapies always include client’s family. Their input is invaluable starting with referral process, pre admission groups, assessment, admission, family conferences at least once a week, family interventions, education, treatment planning, visiting continuing into young person’s after care plan.
Aislinn uses an interagency approach in the treatment of young people. Partnership working with community therapists, probation officers and other relevant agencies are fostered and encouraged. This ensures client receives a comprehensive treatment.