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ACTIVE PARENTING NOW

DESCRIPTION:
This video-based discussion program provides parents of children ages 5 to 12 with the skills needed to develop courage, responsibility and self-esteem in their children. Program is divided into six 2-hour sessions and is recommended for groups of 10 to 20 parents. Utilizes leader’s guide, parent workbooks, and videos. The program helps parents learn to raise responsible, cooperative children who are prepared to meet the challenges of the teen years. Topics include positive, non-violent discipline techniques, avoiding power struggles, violence, bullying & peer influences. Content addressing CSAP protective factors. The program content addresses CSAP protective factors.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco and Hernando Counties

MPB: AMH/ASA Outpatient Contact: Joy Toscani (727) 841-4430
DCS: AMH/ASA Outpatient Contact: Erica Smith (352) 521-1474 Hernando: CMH Outpatient Contact: Maureen McNulty(352) 540-9335

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ACTIVE PARENTING OF TEENS

DESCRIPTION:
This video-based discussion program provides parents with the skills they need to meet the challenges of parenting teens and preteens in today's turbulent society. Program is divided into six 2-hour sessions and is recommended for groups of 10 to 20 parents. Utilizes leader’s guide, parent workbooks, and videos. Provides parents with the skills they need to communicate effectively with their teens, encourage better behavior, use positive discipline techniques and teach responsibility. Sessions address drug & alcohol use, sexuality, and violence. The Leader’s Guide gives you step-by-step instructions on when to show the video portions and how to lead the discussions. Parents follow along using their Parent’s Guides, which offer examples and activities so they can practice their new skills at home.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County

MPB: AMH/ASA Outpatient Contact: Joy Toscani (727) 841-4430
DCS: AMH/ASA Outpatient Contact: Erica Smith (352)521-1474

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ACTIVE PARENTING, 1,2,3,4 PARENTS!

DESCRIPTION:
This is a multicultural, video-based discussion program for parents of children ages 1 to 4. It addresses basic parenting skills, the stages of development, and more. This program is perfect for the new parent, teen parents and caregivers. Program is divided into three 90-minute sessions and is recommended for groups of 10 to 20 parents. Utilizes leader’s guide, parent workbooks, and videos. Topics include: ages and stages of development, building the bond between your child and you, activities to try at home, how to use non-violent discipline skills, the “A-C-T” of parenting, choices and consequences, and the power of encouragement.

Contact: Tracey Kaly (727) 834-3959

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AGING TO PERFECTION

DESCRIPTION:
Aging to Perfection is an interactive program designed to prevent late onset substance abuse problems and to strengthen healthy behaviors in older adults. The program empowers individuals, families and communities to take action by helping older adults develop problem-solving skills and the ability to manage difficult situations. Programs take place in a variety of settings including: retirement communities, schools, community centers and religious facilities. The sessions include discussions on the differences between normal aging and possible medical problems, changes with aging that affect behaviors, minimizing unhealthy behaviors, safe medication practices, and ways to engage physicians to protect one's health. The program is designed to: provide information on risk factors and protective factors; create chemically healthy older adults by understanding the importance of standards and how those standards affect substance abuse and alcohol misuse and abuse; recognize the importance of feelings and rituals, and the role they play in keeping us chemically and emotionally healthy. Aging To Perfection was developed in the belief that many of the factors that put older adults at risk can be minimized or even prevented by promoting the factors that protect the individual. The program consists of the following three sessions; Strengthening Healthy Lifestyles, Standards For Chemical Health, and Feelings/Rituals. Each of the individual sessions lasts 1 ½-2 hours.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County

MPB: ASA Prevention Contact: Joy Toscani (727) 841-4430

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BEYOND TRAUMA: A HEALING JOURNEY FOR WOMEN

DESCRIPTION:
Beyond Trauma is extensively annotated and includes research by the Center for Gender & Justice and the National Institute of Corrections. The curriculum consists of three modules with a total of 11 sessions. Topics include abuse in the family, power and abuse, why women abuse substances after trauma, and more. By combining didactic information, role-playing, guided imagery, and workbook exercises, the Beyond Trauma curriculum is user-friendly for women of all learning styles. It is designed for women who have experienced trauma which has led to disorders such as addictions, eating disorders, and self-harm. The interrelationship between substance abuse, trauma, and mental health is explored. Beyond Trauma curriculum components include a client workbook, client video, facilitator guide, and a two-volume facilitator video.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County

MPB: AMH/DBT Outpatient Contact: Nicole Drelles (727) 841-4430
DCS: ASA Outpatient Contact: Erica Smith (352) 521-1474

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CREATING LASTING FAMILY CONNECTIONS

DESCRIPTION:
Creating Lasting Family Connections is a program designed for parents and youth which offers training modules for both audiences. The program is designed to: impart knowledge and understanding about the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs; improve communication and conflict resolution skills; build coping mechanisms to resist negative social influences; engender self-knowledge and, personal responsibility, and respect for others. CLFC is a comprehensive family strengthening, substance abuse, and violence prevention curriculum that has scientifically demonstrated that youth and families in high-risk environments can be assisted to become strong, healthy, and supportive people. Program results, documented with children 11 to 15 years, have shown significant increases in children’s resistance to the onset of substance use and reduction in use of alcohol and other drugs. CLFC provides parents and children with strong defenses against environmental risk factors by teaching appropriate skills for personal growth, family enhancement, and interpersonal communication, including refusal skills for both parents and youth. The Creating Lasting Family Connections program consists of 6 modules. The parent modules are: Developing Positive Parental Influences, Raising Resilient Youth, and Getting Real. The 3 youth modules are: Developing a Positive Response, Developing Independence and Responsibility, and Getting Real. Each of the 3 individual parent trainings is a 5-6 session module with each session lasting from 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Each of the individual youth trainings is a 5-6 session module with sessions lasting 1 to 2 hours in length.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco and Hernando Counties

MPB: ASA/CSA Prevention Contact: Joy Toscani (727) 841-4430
Hernando: ASA Prevention Contact: Beth Lord (352) 540-9335

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DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY

DESCRIPTION:
DBT is an empirically researched, comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment for complex and difficult to treat mental health disorders. DBT was originally developed for chronically suicidal individuals specifically those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). DBT is a structured method to engage clients in a behavioral change process by simultaneously accepting them as they are and providing them with tools they can use to change.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County

MPB: AMH Outpatient Contact: Nicole Drelles (727) 841-4430
DCS: CMH Outpatient Contact : Erica Smith (352) 521-1474
CTC: CMH Outpatient Contact: Kim Newton (727) 834-3959

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GET CONNECTED

DESCRIPTION:
Get Connected is a program designed for older adults which offers training modules specifically targeted for their age group. The program is designed to enable their service providers to undertake health promotion, advance prevention messages and education, and provide screening and referral for mental health problems and the misuse of alcohol and medications. In addition the curriculum is designed to do the following; increase understanding that life transitions associated with aging can lead to problems with alcohol and medications, learn the warning signs of an alcohol or medication problem and why these signs are hard to detect among older adults, and increase awareness that prevention and screening can help to identify a need for help. The program consists of the following three sessions; It Can Happen To Anyone: Coping With Life Transitions, Using Medications Wisely, Keeping a Healthy Outlook on Life. Each of the individual sessions lasts at least 1 hour.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County

MPB: ASA Prevention Contact: Joy Toscani (727) 841-4430

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LIVING IN BALANCE

DESCRIPTION:
Designed for maximum customization, the Living in Balance program provides a comprehensive, group-oriented treatment framework for use in outpatient, short-term, or long-term residential settings. There are 33 sessions that emphasize group process and interaction (discussion, role plays), use a bio-psychosocial approach to strengthening neglected areas of an addict’s life, allow clients to enter the program at any point in the cycle of sessions, and teach clients to use relaxation and visualization techniques.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco and Hernando Counties

MPB: ASA Outpatient Contact: Joy Toscani (727) 841-4430
DCS: ASA Outpatient Contact: Erica Smith (352) 521-1474 CRC: ASA Residential Contact : Sandy Cavanaugh (727) 816-1836
Hernando: ASA Outpatient Contact: Beth Lord (352) 540-9335

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MANAGING PAIN BEFORE IT MANAGES YOU

DESCRIPTION:
A clinically tested program that can: Decrease discomfort; depression and anxiety, reduce unnecessary doctor visits, and help you understand chronic pain. This revised edition features updated coverage of commonly used pain medications, and specific pain disorders, current nutritional recommendations, and a new appendix on complementary alternative medicine. This hands-on guide provides you with detailed information with step-by-step techniques and activities designed to help you: Communicate effectively about your pain, Set realistic goals, Develop relaxation and exercise techniques, Learn effective problem solving, Reduce stress, Recognize factors that increase or decrease pain, Understand chronic pain, and Learn about medication and their effects.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County

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THE MATRIX MODEL

DESCRIPTION:
The Matrix Model is a federally recognized model and a proven effective, evidence-based protocol that has been used in the treatment of addicts with over 20 years of research and development. It’s a 16 week comprehensive, intensive outpatient program (IOP) with a multi-format program that covers six key clinical areas: individual/conjoint therapy, early recovery, relapse prevention, family education, social support and urine testing. It's an integrated therapeutic model incorporating cognitive behavioral, motivational enhancement, couples and family therapy, individual supportive/expressive psychotherapy and psychoeducation, twelve-step facilitation, and group therapy and social support. The Model is more directive and behavior-focused than general therapy. The goal is stability versus comfort and focus is abstinence. A therapeutic team approach is utilized and the primary therapist frequently pursues less motivated clients. The focus is on behavior rather than feelings; the behavior is more important than the reason behind it. A family system support is encouraged. The therapist functions as a coach/advocate.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County--In development.

MPB: ASA Outpatient Contact: Joy Toscani (727) 841-4430

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NEOROSCIENCE TREATMENT TEAM PARTNER PROGRAM (NTTP)

DESCRIPTION:
The NTTP program is a comprehensive psycho-educational program that encourages healthy lifestyles for people with serious mental illness. It has been progressively implemented across the nation and has been established as a best practice/evidenced based approach developed by nationally recognized leaders in the behavioral health field. The effectiveness of this program has been studied and validated in clinical trials and has repeatedly shown to improve outcomes, meet accreditation standards, improve and maintain a high level of consumer satisfaction and raise the standard of care for people who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness. When used in combination with pharmacological therapies, this model has been scientifically proven to increase consumer knowledge, improve compliance, reduce relapse, decrease denial and reduce negative attitudes and negative symptoms associated with severe and persistent mental health disorders. The Team Solutions modules are designed to help consumers and their families understand mental illness and its treatment. It is comprised of 10 workbooks: Understanding your Illness, Understanding your Symptoms, You and Your Treatment Team, Recovering from Mental Illness, Understanding your Treatment, Getting the Best Results from your Medicine, Helping Yourself to Prevent Relapse, Avoiding Crisis Situations, Coping with Symptoms & Side-Effects, and Managing Crisis and Emergency Situations. The Solutions for Wellness modules cover: Nutrition, Wellness and Living a Healthy Lifestyle and Fitness & Exercise. The final component to the NTTP Program is AIMS – Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale. The goal of this module is to familiarize treatment team members with the AIMS so that any observations that may be associated with tardive dyskinesia can be referred to the physician for diagnosis.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County

Wildcat Residential Program Contact: Christa Longo (727) 841-4200
PREP Contact: Kathy Chaykosky (727) 841-4200

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THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUBTLE SCREENING INVENTORY (SASSI)

DESCRIPTION:
The Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (The SASSI) is a brief and easily administered psychological screening measure that helps identify individuals who have a high probability of having a substance use disorder.
Interpretations of SASSI profiles also produce hypotheses that clinicians may find useful in understanding clients and planning their treatment. Since 1988, the SASSI has become a valued part of assessment packages in a variety of settings including criminal justice, employee assistance, educational, mental health, medical, and vocational. The Adult SASSI identifies substance dependence with an overall empirically tested accuracy of 93%. The Adolescent SASSI identifies
Substance Use Disorders both Substance Dependence and Substance Abuse with an overall empirically tested accuracy of 94%. Both the adult and adolescent versions of the SASSI are composed of face valid items as well as subtle items that do not address substance misuse in a direct or apparent manner. The intent is to be able to identify some substance dependent individuals who may be unable or unwilling to acknowledge relevant substance-related behavior. The one page, paper-pencil questionnaire requires about 15 minutes to complete and can be scored in approximately 5 minutes. In combination with other available assessment information, SASSI profiles facilitate ideas for providing effective feedback, further evaluation, and treatment considerations. Some clinical inferences suggested by examining SASSI profiles include: Indication of defensive responding, Level of insight and awareness of the effects of substance misuse, Evidence of emotional pain, and Relative risk of involvement with the legal/judicial system. The test can be administered to individuals aged 12 and up at a minimum of a 4th grade reading level.

CURRENT USE:
Hernando County
Hernando: FIS Contact: Mary Hamilton (352) 540-9335
Hernando: CSA Outpatient Contact: Maureen McNulty (352) 540-9335

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UNDERSTANDING BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER AND ADDICTION

DESCRIPTION:
Written by clinicians, researchers, and individuals in recovery, the Co-occurring Disorders Series is the definitive resource on chemical addiction combined with mental or emotional illnesses. Formerly named the Dual Diagnosis Series, it has been revised to reflect the wide-ranging scope of co-occurring disorders, updated with new findings, redesigned for greater readability, and expanded with additional materials. Not too long ago, personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder were considered to be untreatable. The fact is, people can and do recover. This collection explores ways to cope with common behaviors and thoughts associated with borderline personality disorder. It provides support for recovery from the co-occurring disorders of borderline personality and addiction.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County

MPB: ASA Outpatient Contact: Joy Toscani (727) 841-4430
DCS: ASA Outpatient Contact: Erica Smith (352) 521-1474

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ARISE: FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE FOR THE MIND

DESCRIPTION:
The 3 books contain interactive lesson plans to teach 13-18 year olds about knowing yourself, building self-esteem, removing negatives, gathering information, setting goals, time management, building a support system, interviews, and finding a job.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County

CTC CMH Outpatient Contact: Kim Newton (727) 834-3959

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CHILDREN’S APPERCEPTION TEST (CAT)

DESCRIPTION:
This widely used projective consists of 10 pictures of animals in various children’s situations. It is based on the theory that children identify more readily with animals than with people. The Children’s Apperception Test (CAT) is individually administered to children between 3 and 10 years of age.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County

DCS CMH-Outpatient Contact: Erica Smith (352) 521-1474

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CONNER’S

DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of the CPY II is to aid in the identification of attention problems and provide measurement of treatment effectiveness. The CPT II Version 5 for Windows asks respondents (ages 6 years and older) react to target letters on the screen, allowing the CPT II program to measure response time, errors, change in reaction time speed and consistency, signal detection theory statistics, and overall statistics. The unique Conners' paradigm, which is based on over 30 years of research on childhood and adolescent psychopathology and is widely used in clinical practice and ADHD research, is the basis for the program. The software contains large normative samples, including new ADHD clinical data and data on neurologically impaired adults. The CPT II produces a Conners' Multimodal Integrated Report that combines CPT II results with those obtained from the CRS-R V.5 software. You also can generate a Single Administration Report and a Multi-Administration Report, which is ideal for monitoring treatment efficacy because it compares the results of up to four administrations for the same client. The testing time is approximately 14 minutes.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County

CTC: CMH-ADHD Outpatient Contact: Kim Newton (727) 834-3959

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PERSONALITY INVENTORY FOR CHILDREN. SECOND EDITION (PIC-2)

DESCRIPTION:
This highly regarded test is widely used by clinical and school psychologists to evaluate the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and interpersonal adjustment of children and teens. The test is appropriate for evaluating 5- through 19-year-olds, the PIC-2 includes 275 True-False items. The full scale can be completed by a parent or parent surrogate in about 40 minutes. When you need a shorter administration, the PIC-2 offers a Behavioral Summary, which is comprised of the first 96 items on the test. Requiring just 15 minutes to administer, this version can be used for screening, research, or monitoring behavior change. It includes 8 of the Adjustment Scales (all except Cognitive Impairment), each shortened to just 12 items. The Behavioral Summary Profile provides scores for the 8 scales, plus a Total Score and 3 Composites: Externalization, Internalization, and Social Adjustment. Because the items on this short form are all in the present tense and all focused on conditions and behaviors that are responsive to relatively brief intervention, the Behavioral Summary is especially helpful in designing and evaluating individual treatment plans. It can be used on its own, or scored as part of the full test. By providing two administration formats, the PIC-2 gives you a great deal of flexibility. The standard, 275-item profile assesses the full range of developmental, cognitive, adjustment, and interpersonal issues, with subscales that supply useful clinical detail and an optional critical items list divided into 9 content categories. The 96-item Behavioral Summary offers brevity, strong correlation with the full scale, a focus on current behavior that is likely to respond to treatment, and broad summary measures useful in evaluating change.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County

DCS: Interactive Parenting Contact: Erica Smith (352) 521-1474
CTC: Interactive Parenting Contact: Kim Newton (727) 834-3959

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PRE-SCHOOL BEHAVIOR CHECKLIST (PBCL)

DESCRIPTION:
This quick, 22-item checklist helps professionals screen 2- to 5-year-old children for behavioral and emotional difficulties. It is ideal for use in preschools, nursery schools, and group day-care centers. If a child appears to be troubled, school staff can complete the PBCL, check the accuracy of their impressions, and determine whether further evaluation or intervention is warranted. The checklist covers emotions (fears, worries, mood), conduct, temper, activity level, concentration, social relations, speech, language, habits, wetting, and soiling. Each item lists three or four degrees of a particular behavior. The examiner simply marks the degree that best describes the child in question. Items are scored for frequency and severity. By comparing Total Scores to cutoff points provided in the Manual, the examiner can quickly determine whether the child has an emotional or behavioral problem. And to give parents feedback, the PBCL includes a Developmental Activities Checklist. Using this, school personnel can recommend home activities designed to benefit the child. The PBCL provides a systematic, objective way to screen preschool children for emotional and behavioral problems. Quick, cost-effective, and designed for group settings, it encourages early identification of children at risk.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco and Hernando Counties

Hernando: CMH PEEP Contact: Maureen McNulty (352) 540-9335
CTC: CMH 0-5 Outpatient Contact: Kim Newton (727) 834-3959
CTC: TBOS Contact: Jen Buck (727 834-3959
DCS: CMH 0-5 Outpatient Contact: Erica Smith (352) 521-1474
DCS: TBOS Contact: Kristy Thomas (352) 521-1474

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SEVEN CHALLENGES: CHALLENGING OURSELVES TO MAKE WISE DECISIONS ABOUT ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

DESCRIPTION:
The Seven Challenges Program is designed for adolescent and young adult substance abusing or substance dependent individuals, to motivate a decision and commitment to change. It helps young people look at themselves, understand what it takes to give up a drug abusing lifestyle - and prepare for and attain success when they commit to such change. It helps young people master developmental tasks—to define their own identity, to learn systematic logical thinking and to prepare for adults roles—as they think about and examine their lives, their drug use, and the potential impact of their drug use upon their future. Based on the latest research and evaluation literature, in particular findings about (1) the underlying and co-occurring psychological problems that typically accompany drug use and put youth at risk of such abuse; (2) the stages of change in overcoming drug problems; (3) patient/treatment matching; (4) preparing individuals to change through motivational enhancement; (5) resiliency; (6) counseling outcomes; and (7) relapse prevention. The Seven Challenges Program and materials were developed in work with a culturally diverse group of young people. The program uses an empowerment model, putting personal problems in the context of broader social and environmental issues. The program addresses the drug use behavior, the underlying causes (including psychological and co-occurring problems), and lifestyle issues. The program has been shown to be effective in the treatment of adolescent substance abuse, and effective in the treatment of co-occurring problems as well as in work with the high percentage of substance abusing adolescents with trauma issues.

CURRENT USE:
Hernando County

Withlacoochee JJ Facility (WJRF) Contact: Mary Hamilton (352) 540-9335

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THERAPLAY

DESCRIPTION:
Theraplay is a short-term, therapist-directed play therapy for children and their parents. It is designed to enhance attachment, raise self-esteem, improve trust in others and create joyful engagement. Theraplay is based on the natural patterns of healthy interaction between parent and child, and is personal, physical and fun. Theraplay interactions focus on five essential qualities found in parent-child relationships: Structure, Engagement, Nurture, Challenge and Playfulness. Theraplay sessions create an active and empathic connection between the child and the parents, resulting in a changed view of the self as worthy and lovable and of relationships as positive and rewarding. Parents are actively involved in the treatment and empowered to continue on their own the health promoting interactions of the treatment sessions.
Specialized training is required.

CURRENT USE:
Pasco County

DCS: CMH 0-5 Outpatient Contact : Erica Smith (352) 521-1474

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