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PROGRAMS
The clinical programs at Oak Plains Academy have been
designed to address the
needs of children and adolescents with a primary psychiatric
diagnosis. Residents
who have been dually diagnosed and require substance abuse treatment
will receive
services by our licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor(s). A
specialized psychoeducational curriculum is also available to
address the needs of children and adolescents with anger management
issues. Each resident receives an individualized treatment plan,
geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of
psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses and
teachers work closely with each resident to assist them to achieve
their therapeutic and educational goals.
SERVICES
Individual Therapy:
Each resident participates in at least one individual therapy
session per week with their Masters level therapist. Therapists will
utilize a variety of evidence based therapeutic approaches dependent
upon the individualized treatment plan of each resident to help
identify triggers for acting out behaviors.
Family Therapy:
The important role of family is at the core of our therapeutic
approach. Family therapy sessions are conducted weekly by the
primary therapist either face to face or telephonically. Family
therapy sessions focus on creating opportunities for families to
make healthy changes in their relationships to restore the family
unit. As well, a focus on awareness regarding the issues that led to
placement at Oak Plains and opportunities to enhance communication
skills is presented.
Group Therapy:
Group therapy is conducted by Masters level therapists at a minimum
of five (5) days a week. Masters level therapists facilitate daily
group therapy sessions at regularly scheduled times. Therapeutic
groups provide the resident with the opportunity to explore their
feelings, receive and give feedback, and learn to communicate with
others more effectively as they discuss their treatment related
concerns.
Milieu Therapy Groups:
Milieu Therapy Groups are conducted daily by a variety of trained
personnel utilizing a multi-disciplinary format, to include but are
not limited to:
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Nursing
groups - focusing on hygiene, medications and personal
health.
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Recreational
groups - focusing on team building, communication,
self-esteem and positive peer relationships.
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Life Skills
groups – focusing on building the resident’s ability to
learn basic daily living skills such as laundry,
housekeeping and career building.
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Coping
strategies - meditation and yoga.
Education
Oak Plains Academy provides an on-site school dedicated to providing
quality, individualized education for students in elementary, middle
and high school grade levels. The school provides each resident with
a structured educational setting. All educators direct studies to
each student’s specific skill level, therefore classes are small and
provide modified curriculums and one-on-one attention.
Individualized Educational Plans (IEP’s) are developed and
maintained for our exceptional students throughout the year.
Residents are able to graduate from Oak Plains Academy with a
regular high school diploma, a special education diploma, or earn
their GED. The educational programs are regulated by the Tennessee
Department of Education and comply with federal law commonly known
as IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
Sample Unit Schedule
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