Aftercare and Follow-Up

The process of growth and change does not end after the Intensive Treatment Program. Rather, it is best viewed as the beginning of a new, life-giving process for healthy living.

Since many issues our clients address require ongoing nurturance of healthy patterns of behavior, we offer a two-year aftercare program:

• A Discharge Conference is conducted at the completion of the Intensive Program. The client meets with his or her Superior and the treatment team. Progress made and ongoing needs are discussed. Specific recommendations are made at this meeting for the client to implement.
  
  
• A Re-entry Conference is conducted at the client's assignment site. A staff member from the Consultation Center meets with the client and significant members of his or her life to review what transpired in treatment and to talk about ongoing needs. This conference also allows for questions to be raised and old conflicts to be discussed with a facilitator present.
  
  
• Monthly Telephone Contact with the client is maintained until he or she returns for the first aftercare workshop or beyond if requested. The purpose is to help facilitate the transition back into ministry or new life venue and provide ongoing support.
  
  
• Aftercare Workshops are conducted every six months for former program participants. Held in St. Louis, the three-day workshops enable the client to review his or her progress, examine impediments to progress, and strengthen his or her resolve to follow through in a healthy manner. As with all our services, this workshop is done in collaboration with both leadership and other professionals involved in the client's ongoing care.
  

• Group Therapy is available for clients remaining in the St. Louis area who are in need of additional support and feedback after completion of the Intensive Treatment Program. See Related Services.

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