Individual Therapy
All consumers will receive individual therapy at least twice
per month for one hour per session. Sessions will focus upon
individual issues related to promoting self-sufficiency and
independent living.
Therapy Groups
Therapy groups are conducted once per week for approximatly
90 minutes. These groups combine traditional group therapy
with Twelve Step principles. The group stays focused on the
present, but examines how a client's history affects her thoughts,
feelings, and behavior today. 
Group members are encouraged to safely self-disclose through
questioning and discussion of treatment plan assignments.
Issues common to women in recovery (from both substance abuse
and mental health concerns) will be addressed in this group.
Often, group members were the victims of emotional, physical,
and sexual abuse before coming to treatment. The client should
leave the group knowing that alcohol and other drugs will
only impede her recovery from trauma. The client will also
learn new ways to cope with the aftermath of trauma.
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Peer Groups
Peer groups provide support and encouragement to clients via
peer support. Group members explore their common experiences
in a safe environment. This group helps the client to see
how her current behaviors impact those around her, and explores
ways to more effectively function in her environment. In general,
this group will focus on how to improve the client’s
daily living skills
Life Skills
The development of effective life skills is a primary focus
of the Lighthouse. Women will learn how to manage medications,
medical/psychiatric appointments, financial responsi bilities,
personal care, household management, and healthy recreational
activities. Attendance at DRA, AA, NA, CA and other 12 Step
recovery groups is also a daily activity.
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Community Meetings
Community meetings are held to focus on client behavior and
responsibility in the day-to-day functioning of the halfway
house. Assignment of responsibilities, review of house/program
rules and overall community concerns will be addressed.
Educational Groups
Educational groups are held several times per week at the
Lighthouse. Educational groups include such topics as: Addiction,
Mental Health and Health and Nutrition.
Staff
Upon admission, each resident is assigned to a therapist skilled
in the treatment of dual disorders. Our House Mother is also
available on a daily basis to assist with life skills development.
Residents will also have the opportunity to interact with
a psychiatrist, a licensed psychologist, a psychiatric nurse,
masters level therapists, and numerous other mental health
and substance abuse professionals.
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