You may have come to believe that a treatment program has to be long-term. In some cases that is true and we can accomodate that.
But, what if we were able to foster an atmosphere where God is so honored that his very presence could cause your child to have a Damascus Road experience? Paul was not looking for God while on his way to destroy Christian families. He was knocked off his high horse and had a face-to-face encounter with Jesus.
You will become an expert at parenting through our Parenting Workshop and the Life Coaching you will receive. In the meanwhile your child will be under going a heart transformation.
The entire structure of our treatment can be accomplished in 30 days. You and our team will have a meeting of the minds at the end of the month and decide if you want us to keep building on top of the initial 30-day foundation. If that is what you desire, we are more than willing to continue.
Treatment Plan
Five-Point Treatment Plan
Treatment Duration
The 30-Day Miracle
Does your child put on her best face around others but behind closed doors she is disrespectful and full of negative attitude? Well, the last thing you need is the conventional treatment approach. They base their programs on what is called a Behavior-Modification model. Earning brownie points and avoiding punishments will only encourage her manipulative ways.
As believers, you and I both know that she needs a change of heart. You can paint over a rusty car but before you know it, the rust will seep out. We use a Heart-Transformation model and it works! Our Life Coaches partner with you to foster an environment where God can do what he does best; the impossible!
A heart-transformation model treats the core issues of the inner spiritual-man.
We have developed a Five-Point treatment plan based on scripture and the work of the Holy Spirit. We are skilled in taking your child through an exciting journey through the Bible, prayer encounters and vibrant Church services. Our team members are anointed in pulling down strongholds of deception and hurt. Within the first week we also see the beginning of character formation by celebrating positive character traits and exposing flaws. In the treatment classes, your child will also discover that all addictions including video games, co-dependency, drugs, alcohol, etc. are counterfiet replacements for the joy, peace and fulfillment that only comes from God. Your child's social development is also important and a life-long process. We want to show you how to discern between anger, rebellion, and immaturity so as not to break their spirit. Read more...
For those in need of a longer term we structure the length through 3 levels. Each level has a different degree of Life Coaching intensity. The goal is to produce a non co-dependent, self-managing individual.
TREATMENT PLAN CONTINUED
Some have been labeled ADD, ADHD, GID, DID, OCD, ODD and more. But these labels only identify outward symptoms to an inner problem. Yet Mental Health professionals don't have a solution and they don't deny it.
Behavior modification involves changing visible behavior patterns of an individual. This may be accomplished through positive techniques such as point systems, phase levels, and consequences or through negative techniques such as intimidation, prescription drugs, mechanical restraints, or lockdown facilities. Techniques that achieve behavior modification may be relieving at best and appeasing at worst, but keep in mind that it only serves as a temporary “band-aid." Good behavior can be imitated and used to manipulate. Teens easily learn to adapt and “work the system” in a way that outwardly looks like they have changed – but they are false change. Once they return to the normal home environment, where the change is not enforced like it was at the treatment facility, they revert back to the life they knew before. Just as a rusty car can be painted over for appearance sake, so can a hurting person behave and smile outwardly. However, it’s only a matter of time before the rust seeps through the paint and the pain breaks through the smile.
Every treatment plan falls under one of two models: psychiatric or psychosocial. The psychiatric model focuses on behavior modification through mind altering drugs. The counseling is basically an assessment to determine what kind of medication the patient needs to take. There is no neurological testing; the doctor does not initiate a brain scan. They simply make an inconclusive diagnosis based on statements made at face-value or behavioral observations. Any prescribed medication that is administered is purely experimental and to date has not resulted in any case studies showing any type of healing. Studies from major secular universities do show, however, that prayer does result in healing even when the patients are not aware of being prayed for. There are no case studies showing the effectiveness of psychotropic medications, especially on minors. In addition, psychotropic drugs cannot truly heal anyone; drugs can alter, but they do not really bring recovery. When a teenager stops taking their meds, he has not really changed – he is still thinking the same destructive thoughts, but he now has toxic doses of various drugs in his brain. Teens end up in a cycle of changing medications that they can never really get off of, and the side effects of the drugs can be just as disturbing as their pre-medication actions. We see a generation of children numbly facing life due to psychotropic medications that do not affect the deeply-rooted, spiritual problems.
The five-point treatment plan, on the other hand, is known as the pyscho-social model and is accomplished in the real world. Treatment and assistance come through various social systems: school, church, friends, family, and entertainment. At Hope4Teens, these social systems are also placed within the values and morals of a Christian framework. Teens who are struggling with various issues have the opportunity to adapt in a real life environment, which means they are better equipped for facing life once the treatment program is over. This treatment model encourages real change - not just a drug-induced change or a behavioral change - but a change that comes from deep within, at the heart of the matter.
COUNSELING
Each student has access to spiritual, emotional, academic, social, and physical assistance. One-on-one pastoral counseling sessions are at the heart of our success and take place during frequent intervals in informal settings. We believe it is next to impossible to break off defense mechanisms and open hardened hearts within a clinical setting. A formal counseling session for a student who is not willing is a complete waste of time - not only will she not cooperate, but she will start hating the concept of counsel. It is for this reason that our Life Coaches and Pastoral Counselors take a personal interest with each student, fostering trust and building relationships.
In addition to the counseling sessions, each teen also works with an accountability team made up of same age to college age friends. They bridge the generation gap and are not only trained but are loyal to pastors and parents. Additionally there are junior pastors from the church who are responsible for a small group. There are also certified Christian workers, referred to as a home pastors who takes temporary legal guardianship and welcomes the student into their home . We call them home pastors because we believe anyone working with these students has to have a pastor’s heart, because their love and commitment will be tested. Mentors are young adults, usually ones who have gone through the program and are now living victorious lives. There are also same age peer mentors and friends, who we can trust to be a good influence and source of accountability.
The team approach is vital to the success of the program. If the student starts defying one leader, somebody else will pick him up and go do something different. He’s going to have to burn out a whole team of people. In addition, the communication between team members means the teen is less likely to “work the system” through deceit or manipulation. The team discusses issues and actions, so any lies or tricks are uncovered and dealt with quickly.
Each day, team members together with each student. Each week, team members meet to discuss each student's progress and review the individualized treatment program. The team, in cooperation with parents, is able to pool knowledge, wisdom and experience which results in successful outcomes.
TREATMENT DURATION CONTINUED
PHASE I
Phase 1 lasts for a minimun of one month to three months and is the most structured phase. Phase 1 focuses on high level spiritual coaching in the areas of taking personal responsibility, bridging familial relationships and learning life coping skills.
PHASE II
Phase 2 lasts for six months and encourages the implementation of tools learned in Phase 1. It still includes coaching but at a moderate level. The Life Coach takes more of a back seat approach giving the student the opportunity to become self-managing and responsible. For high school graduates, Phase 2 offers a vocational training program where students can learn skills which greatly increases their self worth. Course electives available are theatrics, business, ministry, multimedia, and more.
PHASE III
Phase 3 can last for an indefinite period of time as the student masters inter-dependence under low-level coaching but high personal accountability. Phase 3 is mostly for older teens and adults, though younger ones have been accepted in rare cases.
Treatment Model
Behavior Modification vs. Heart Transformation
