Program Expectations
What should always be worn when outside your bedroom?
Appropriate clothing and shoes - Please wear a bra! No one wants to see your nips! :)
Where can you find the chore list, and how do you know which chores are assigned to you?
On the refrigerator, look for your initials next to the assigned chore.
If you receive a written learning experience, how long do you have to complete it, and when should you read it?
24 hours, during morning community on the day it is due.
To maintain a safe environment, we reserve the right to search your ____ as needed.
Bedroom and/or Personal belongings
Maladaptive
What are some things that you are responsible for while you are here?
Your personal hygiene, keeping your room neat and clean, being on time for groups and activities, and participating FULLY in your treatment.
Where all the cleaning supplies should be placed when not in use
The cleaning closet / Clorox wipes in the staff office
If I go to Kristin and ask if I can get another bottle of shampoo, and she says, "Yeah, just give me a little bit, I'm in the middle of something right this minute." Then a little time passes, and I become impatient and decide to go to Lisa and ask her the same thing - what is this behavior called?
What is STAFF SPLITTING?
What do you do if you notice something is broken or not working properly?
Let staff know!
If Suzie needs something like a hair tie, a blow-dryer, or a hair straightener, where should they look?
Go to the staff office, and ask for them
What are the 3 foundations of recovery?
Open-mindedness, honesty, and willingness
How often are you allowed to wash your laundry?
As often as you need to - just be mindful of the schedule and ask those who have the assigned day to make sure they have a chance to do theirs 1st.
Monday - Room 5
Tuesday - Room 6 and so on...
If you receive a learning experience, what are 3 things that you should not do?
Be disrespectful to staff, go gossip about it with other clients, or refuse to sign or complete the assignment.
Where do we shelter in place?
The activity room
How do you earn your visits and phone calls?
By completing assignments 1 and 2.
When clients leave the building for the park or a community support meeting (AA, NA, CR), what are 3 things you need to keep in mind?
Remain with staff at ALL times, stay in the meeting, and DO NOT leave unless approved by staff. No food or drinks can be brought back into the van or the center.
*If you can't see us, we can't see you, and that quickly turns into chaos.
Julie is the building inspector: she has an issue regarding community hygiene (e.g., hair in the shower, messes left behind, people not doing their chores). What should she do?
With staff present, calmly bring it up in morning community and use "I" statements to describe the issues occurring and how they affect the entire community.
"I am frustrated and disgusted by the mess that is being left behind because..."
If this doesn't fix the issue, bring it back to staff to help you resolve the problem in the community.
You have a question you want to ask the staff as you walk up to the office door. The door is open, but the staff are speaking amongst themselves or working on the computer. What should you do in this situation?
Knock on the door and wait for staff to invite you in or write down your questions until the office isn't as busy.
If Suzie falls in the shower but doesn't really think she hurt herself, what should she do?
Go to the front-line staff immediately so we can have medical evaluate the situation.
"I am angry at Sammi for not cleaning up after herself" is an example of what kind of statement?
What is An "I" statement?
"I" statements allow us to address the issue or behavior without shaming/blaming the individual.
What are some things a person could do to get immediately discharged from the program?
Diverting or misusing medication, using or possessing alcohol or other drugs, jeopardizing the safety of others, having an intimate relationship with other clients, theft, or intentionally damaging staff, clients, or Schwartz Center Property.
To maintain the therapeutic community, you are encouraged to make a commitment to the following:
Be present and participate fully, engage in the exchange of feedback with others, and remain receptive to input
Regarding the smoking policy, what are some things to keep in mind?
No lighters in your possession. Can possess no more than 1 pack of cigs at a time. Smoke breaks occur at designated times (may fluctuate). Smoking in the building is strictly prohibited. No gifting, lending/borrowing of any kind
While out at a meeting, you run into your previous drug dealer, and they invite you to go to their car. What is the best course of action?
RUUUUNNNNN to the nearest staff member!!! We are here to help you work through your triggers and urges. Please talk to us; we want to be here for you amd support you the best way we can.
If you feel like you need to go to the hospital/ER for any reason, what should you do?
Go talk to your frontline staff!! We will never deny you access to the ER.
If you don't come talk to us - we don't have any idea what is happening with you.