Attendance
What are the regular treatment days of the week?
Mon-Thurs
What is the Roots Cell phone policy?
Take calls and texts outside of group. If it is an ongoing issue, facilitators can ask you to leave group.
Do you need to have individual sessions?
Yes.
Where are the make up hours held?
Minnehaha
You have a mutual friend with a group member. You are so excited to tell your friend you're in their group. What should you do?
Respect confidentiality. If you break confidentiality, it is full grounds for discharge without second opportunity. What happens in group, stays in group. No exceptions.
What times do groups start at?
9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30
What is a non negotiable for group credit?
Present in camera view
How often should you plan to meet with your counselor?
What are the make up group hours?
Friday 9:30-12:30 & Saturday 10-2
You have a non covid related illness on a day you are scheduled to come in. What do you do?
Call your counselor BEFORE group.
How many days do you need to attend in person weekly?*
At least once. * unless previously discussed and outlined in your personal treatment plan.
What does active participation look like?
Eyes open, engaged in conversation
Who's responsible for remembering your individual scheduled appt?
Client is responsible.
Who can attend Saturday make up groups?
Anyone, and especially those that need to make up any missed hours from the week.
You are expected to come to group via zoom today and you are in a sober house with no private space. What do you do?
Find a private space, or contact your counselor and let them know you will need to either come in person (if accommodable) or make up. Confidentiality is not negotiable.
What if you do not show up on your in person day?
You can either come in late, or make up
Can you sleep in group?
Technically yes- however, you will be asked to wake up or will be removed. You will not get credit.
What should you bring to individuals?
Goals, progress, difficulties maintaining recovery, concerns, questions, advocacy for your requests
What are 2 consequences that can come from not making up your make up hours?
Loss of stipend eligibility, extending length of treatment
Your peer reaches out to you to borrow some of your stimulus money until they get theirs. What do you do?
Say a version of "no"// maintain personal boundaries. If you need help with this- call your counselor.
Can you come to group late?
Yes. For whatever reason you are late, you are encouraged to come/ log in to group. If you are ineligible for group credit- the facilitator will likely not let you in. (but always worth a try)
What are the 2 most important group rules?
1. Confidentiality
2. Safety for all
What are consequences of missing individual sessions?
Lack of support, potential loss of stipend.
What are make up hours for?
If you are sick or have a pre determined absence that you have talked to your counselor about beforehand
You recently had a set back. You have missed 11 group hrs and have dodged all calls from your counselor and PO. What could happen?
You could lose your opportunity to participate in treatment, potential loss of stipend eligability, legal consequences outside of Roots, loss of traction for personal goals.