Loretta Hartley-Bangs LCSWZucker Hillside Hospital Mineola Community

Treatment Center

Evidenced Based Practices: Implementing EBPs in Adolescent Treatment

The Family Component

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Hierarchy of Substance UseOpiates, Methamphetamine, Prescription drugs,

IV useCocaine, Hallucinogens, Inhalants

Marijuana

Alcohol

Tobacco

Families

Most FamiliesSomewhere in between

MatrixGoal: Improve the quality and availability of addiction treatment services.

Definition: a situation or set of circumstances that allows or encourages the origin, development, or growth of something.An arrangement of parts that shows how they are interconnected.

Information is provided to educate the client and family about addiction

Family takes an active role in treatment.

Goals and objectives are clear, allowing the client to know what is expected of them.

Exercises that promote self esteem, dignity and self worth.

Knowledge can lead to insight.

How Does it Work?

Matrix Components

Families seeking help

Collaborative HelpingWilliam Madsen

•Striving for cultural curiosity and honoring family wisdom. RESPECT & SELF WORTH•Believing in possibilities and building on family resourcefulness. GOALS/STRENGTHS•Working in partnership with families and fitting services to them. ACTIVE ROLE IN TX•Engaging in empowering processes and making our work more accountable to clients. GOALS

MFG OUTLINEWeeks 1-4 Group rules and expectations. Rationale for MFG Adolescent brain development Communication Common behaviors in Adolescent Chemical

abusers. Common behaviors in parents of kids who

are using drugs.

Parents

All parents go through full assessment.If necessary set up with SA or MH treatment.Intake includes toxicology.Attend 2 MFG’s per week.

1.Ongoing Process oriented group.2.6 week psycho-education group.

Scapegoat

Family working together

Outcomes• More consistent attendance.• More communication between parents and staff.• Increased understanding of each family system.• When referral is necessary more agreement and

follow through from parents.• Approximately 20-25% of parents are begun in their

own SA or MH treatment.• Increased rates of completion of treatment.

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