Structure
Structure is not necessary on the dorm. True or False?
False. Structure is definitely necessary on the dorm. Having structure ensures that each client can get their needs met, we have less chaos, and clients have a more therapeutic setting to make progress in.
When are some times you can clean your room during the day?
- Room time, med pass, in the mornings, before going to sleep.
How long do you get in the shower?
10 minutes, unless its your day to do Nair, then its 15 minutes.
Where do you sit during meal time?
In your assigned seat.
Is group optional? Yes or No?
No. Group is mandatory. When we refuse group, we can be grounded.
Where can you find the structure if you need to reference it during the shift?
Posted on the hallway doors.
Can always ask staff to have for reference.
What are some prohibited items from your bedroom?
- Hygiene items (body spray, soap, make-up, lotion, the entire crate)
- Food (unless permitted by staff)
- Batteries
- Meds
- etc...
How does staff choose who to get in the shower?
The rotation that is posted.
What are some expectations before meal time?
- Wash your hands
- Sit in your assigned seat.
- Put away anything that does not pertain to mealtime (mp3, books, group materials, etc.)
If I don't like the group for the shift, I can voice that and give suggestions during group time. True or False?
False. There will be plenty of groups presented to us of different interests. Though, one group may not be interesting to me, it may be interesting to my peer.
If you absolutely feel inclined to share your opinion on the group, find time with a staff alone and voice this.
What are some mishaps that may happen when there isn't any structure?
- Chaos (drama, arguments, fights)
- Needs not met (hygiene, meds, phone calls)
- Higher possibility of getting consequences.
Can your door be propped for any reason?
Nope. Not unless its on your treatment plan.
Where does your towel go once it has been used?
In the hamper in the bathroom. If there is not a hamper in the bathroom, then ask a staff to grab you one.
It is okay to speak to my peers at the opposite table of me. True or False?
Only staff can present group ideas. True or False?
How can clients help structure flow more smoothly?
- Follow directions and expectations
- Use the time allotted for activities such as phone calls, hygiene, meal time, and group.
- No horse-playing.
- Know the structure for yourself.
What must be on your bed?
Sheets, a comforter, a blanket, and a pillow.
If you run out of a hygiene item, what is the protocol to receive more?
Ask staff and be prepared to show your empty bottle.
What are some expectations after meal time?
- If you're finished eating before your peers, wait patiently for expectations to be given.
- Know what your meal chore is.
- Clean your mess up (plates, cups, napkins, forks, etc.)
Once I complete the expectations for group, it is free time for me to do whatever I want. True or False?
However, horse playing and "free time" are not permitted.
For a school day, what is the structure?
Come back from school and go to room time...
List at least 5 rules for your bedroom.
- Music must be at a decent volume.
- No one can stand at your doorway and vice versa.
- Floors should be cleared.
- Cleaned daily.
- No food.
- No hygiene.
What are at lease 3 expectations during hygiene time?
- Go in order of the rotation.
- Put your used towel in the hamper.
- Only use 10 minutes in the shower, unless its your Nair day.
- Clean up after yourself when you get out of the bathroom.
- Only use your hygiene crate.
- No two clients in the bathroom at once.
If you do not like the dinner for the day, what are your options?
PB&J
Grilled Cheese if time permitted
Eat the sides or just the part of the meal that you enjoy.
What are some of the purposes for group?
- Socialization, teamwork skills, communication skills, life skills, new experiences, coping skills, presents possible interests, etc.