ARRTS addresses traumatic experiences that lead to mood and behavioral disturbances. This trauma typically includes sexual, emotional, and/or physical abuse. This complex treatment utilizes psychotherapy modalities to keep children in their communities and school programs. The ARRTS program offers individual, group, and family therapy services as part of the treatment course.

Connection

The parent/guardian/referral source of a client connects with DTAC, the client is then interviewed and evaluated, if the client is a good fit for the program the date of admission is set.

Starting

Client enters the ARRTS treatment program.

Phase 1

Duration
3-8 months

Therapy: Typically 10-12 hours of group therapy per week, in addition, there is family therapy and individual therapy every week, with the number of hours determined on a needs basis.
*All numbers are averages and actual hours of therapy are dependent on the client’s individual needs.

Goals: Gaining accountability, responsibility, and commitment to the treatment process which takes place through the acknowledgment of the need for help.

Phase 2

Duration
2-6 months

Therapy: 8-10 hours group therapy per week, family therapy, individual sessions. The amount of family and individual therapy differs based on the needs of the individual.
*All numbers are averages and actual hours of therapy are dependent on the client’s individual needs.

Goals: Identifying Feelings, Exploring Cognitive Processes & Cognitive Restructuring, Identifying Family Role Patterns, Skills Development, Family Education, and Relapse Prevention.

Phase 3

Duration
2-4 months

Therapy: Group sessions, family therapy sessions, individual therapy sessions. During the third phase the group therapy becomes less of a focus, and the focus shifts to individual discharge planning and family therapy.

Goals: Completion of Comprehensive personalized relapse prevention plan, aftercare coordination planning, and reinforcement & continued development of all overall treatment goals.