Attendance Basics
Whose responsibility is it to know when individual and group sessions are?
The client.
How long is the grace period before you’re marked late for a group session?
15 minutes.
Name one example of an excused absence.
Emergencies, illness, unavoidable child scheduling conflicts, or the death of a loved one.
Are food and drinks allowed in group sessions?
Yes, but you must clean up if there are spills
What type of statements should you use when speaking in group?
“I” statements.
What should you do if you don’t know your login information for online sessions?
Contact your counselor for assistance.
What should you do if you know you’ll be more than 15 minutes late to a session?
Contact your counselor as soon as possible.
Name one example of an unexcused absence
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Work, traffic, weather, internet issues, non-emergency appointments, or vacations.
What is the policy on smoking or vaping during group?
Smoking or vaping is not allowed during group.
What is the policy regarding cell phones during group?
Cell phones are not allowed.
What happens if you’re more than 15 minutes late to an individual session?
The session is marked as a no-show.
What should you check with your house manager about regarding late cancellations?
Whether late cancellations and no-shows will result in fees.
What must you do to have an absence marked as excused?
Notify your counselor BEFORE the missed session.
Where is the Vaping/Smoking area?
In the NE corner of the Citadel parking lot (near the dumpster)
What will happen if you break confidentiality?
You will be discharged from programming.
How many times can you be late to group before getting discharged from programming?
Three times
After discharge for unexcused absences, how long must you wait to return to the program?
30 days from the date of discharge to 1 year.
Are unexcused absences counted for group sessions, individual sessions, or both?
Both group and individual sessions
(example: if you have one unexcused individual session and two unexcused group sessions, that equals THREE total unexcused absences)
What does HOW stand for?
Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness
Can you give advice to other group members?
No, but you can seek feedback from the group.
What could three unexcused absences lead to?
Discharge or a recommendation for higher-level care.
What is required before returning to group after unexcused absences?
A UA (Urinalysis) test.
What should you do if something unexpected affects your attendance?
Communicate with your counselor as soon as possible to find a solution.
What does a Mandated Reported have to report?
If you share thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, or if there is any suspicion of child or vulnerable adult abuse
What can happen if you sleep during group?
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You will be asked to leave.