Adolescent Health Promotion Groups: A Primer for Milieu Therapists

Adolescents who are required to live away from their families of origin face many challenges that can affect mood and mental health. Milieu therapists (mental health associates) working with adolescents in a residential treatment center may be expected to provide group activities that promote mental...

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Published in:Residential treatment for children & youth 2008-08, Vol.25 (1), p.39-53
Main Authors: Puskar, Kathryn, Bernardo, Lisa Marie, Hetager Stark, Kirsti, Frazier, Leann
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Caseworker Approach
Counseling Techniques
Group Activities
Group Therapy
Health Promotion
Mental Health
Milieu Therapy
Residential Care
Residential Programs
therapeutic group intervention
Youth Problems
Youth Programs
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Summary:Adolescents who are required to live away from their families of origin face many challenges that can affect mood and mental health. Milieu therapists (mental health associates) working with adolescents in a residential treatment center may be expected to provide group activities that promote mental health. It is important for new group leaders to have training prior to group sessions and ongoing supervision. The purposes of this article are (a) to describe the mental health of adolescents, (b) to delineate the basics of the therapeutic group, and (c) to offer tips for leading health promotion groups.
ISSN:0886-571X
1541-0358
DOI:10.1080/08865710802209610