From the desk of  Counselor Tom Vreeland

Group Counseling


    An integral part of the counseling component of the Campbell County Day Treatment Center program is group counseling.  All program youth participate in 2 to 3 60 minute group counseling sessions per week.

    It is during group that program youth have an opportunity to develop a number of critical and important skills.  These skills include problem solving, interpersonal relationship, cognitive processing, value clarification, self-expression, critical thinking, future planning, career and transition planning, empathy and self awareness. 


Group Types
Group meetings consist of primarily 4 types of group sessions; Introduction Group, Problem Solving Group, Psycho-Education Group, and Treatment Phase-up Group.

Introduction Group-  upon admission to the group, a group member participates in a group session held to acclimate the new group member to the group and group expectations.  Each group member introduces themselves to the new group member and gives a brief description of their history in the program.  Group members provide the new member with critical information that will hopefully facilitate a successful transition to the group and the program.

Problem Solving Group-  this type of group session is focused on assisting a group member with a problem they are experiencing.  These sessions allow group members to share their experiences in similar life situations and encourages brain-storming to develop possible solutions and develop a plan of action.

Psycho-Educational Group-  these group sessions focus on providing group members opportunities to review and discuss such topics as developing problem-solving skills, identifying human needs, value clarification, anger management issues, substance abuse, relapse prevention, suicide and depression related to adolescence, life transition, and a number of other relevant topics that will assist in their development.

Treatment Phase-Up Group-  all day treatment youth participate in a multi-phase system that includes certain group meetings to successfully transition from phase to phase eventually leading to successful graduation from the program.  These presentations include Life Story, Behavioral/Cognitive Cycle, Goal Strategies, Relapse Prevention Plan, Career Project, and Transition presentation.

In addition to the above mentioned skills addressed in group, group members develop a sense of belonging, a sense of competence, the promotion and enhancement of  a positive peer culture and a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.