Group Therapy Program
About the Program
The Adolescent Substance Abuse Program is pleased to offer group therapy to our patients and their families. Our psycho-educational curriculum is based on research informed group theory and evidence-based practices for adolescent substance abuse. The curriculum consists of 13 sessions designed to teach adolescents and their parent's practical and effective skills in dealing with the challenges of drug and/or alcohol use.
Each Group provides a safe and therapeutic environment for adolescents and parents to talk about ongoing issues related to drug and alcohol use.
We treat a diverse group of adolescents and our groups are designed to meet their individual needs. We carefully match kids to the group that would be most effective for them. Adolescents can join a group at either the first or seventh session.
Schedule
For the year 2006-2007 we are offering two tracks - one for teens that use drugs and alcohol and one for teens that are opioid dependent. Each track offers both a teen group and a parent support group that meet concurrently. There will be three, 13-week sessions for 2006-2007: Summer/Fall, Fall/Winter, and Spring. The groups are facilitated by licensed clinical social workers and licensed drug and alcohol counselors.
Insurance Information
All patients and parents who participate in the group program are billed through insurance, or directly, if insurance does not cover the cost of group therapy.
You must contact ASAP's business manager, Kym Darden, at 617-355-4399, to arrange insurance coverage at least one month before starting groups.
Contact Information
If you would like more information about the Group Therapy Program, please contact Marianne Pugatch, LICSW, Group Therapy Director at 617-355-5144
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