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Treatment Plan
Philosophy
Our treatment plan is spiritual and therapeutic. Actually, it is one of the best discipleship programs for all people. Conventional treatment centers generally base their programs on behavior modification techniques.Behavior Modification models are limited in that they don’t address the spirit of man. Rather than limiting ourselves to behavior management which only affects the outward man, we have developed a better system: an Inner Transformation model.
This model focuses on spiritual renewal resulting in inner transformation through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Behavior Modification
Behavior Modification involves changing the outward behavior patterns of an individual. This may be accomplished through positive techniques such as:
Point earning and deduction systems
Phase level systems, and
Consequences and rewards
Other treatment methods utilize negative techniques such as:
Intimidation
Psychotropic medication
Mechanical restraints, and
Lockdown facilities
Although this may be relieving at best and appeasing at worst, it is only a temporary “band-aid” solution. Good behavior can be imitated and used to manipulate programs and people. Yet all it takes is for a trigger to go off and the modified person will relapse. Just as a rusty car can be painted over for appearance sake, so can a hurting person behave and smile outwardly. Yet, it’s only a matter of time before the rust seeps through the paint and the pain breaks through the smile.
Although we do incorporate some positive behavior modification techniques, our treatment plan primarily focuses on inner transformation. Because the character, emotional and spiritual health of a person can be easily tested and exposed through increased pressure, life’s circumstances and relating to others, it stands to reason that the condition of the “inner man” can be easily identified thus making it possible to foster growth and change. Ultimately, genuine and good behavior is the result of a changed heart; a heart after God.
Treatment Plan Details
The way we foster the environment for a heart change and measure growth is through ourrFive-Point Treatment Plan. The components are as follows:
Point #1: Character Development (My Relationship with Myself)
We have identified 49 character traits including the “nine fruits of the Spirit”, and the opposite flaw of each character trait. Both the student and a family member receives the curriculum which beautifully illustrates, in just a few pages, each character trait with a wealth of scripture, pictures, quotations and essential facts on high end glossy and colorful pages. Parents become part of the process as we effectively instill character within the lives of our students. It begins with developing and role modeling character in our own lives.
One main requirement for any staff member to be employed here is that we maintain "watermelon-size" fruits of the Spirit in our lives! This way, a troubled student can throw all of their rebellion and self sabotaging attempts to get rejected, only to encounter the responses of love, patience, long-suffering and joy by any staff member.
Take, for example, a boy who is unmotivated and lazy. He sits on the couch only to vegetate and sit around watching television or playing video games for hours on end. The parent either nags or ignores the lack of character not really knowing how to approach the situation. Weeks of tolerating this go by, and “boom!” the parent blows a fuse. The child is convinced that mom or dad has lost their mind, thinking, “What’s your problem mom? I do this everyday. Why are you getting mad for nothing?”
A better approach is to study all 49 character traits and find opportunity to affirm all of the ones that are strengths in the child’s life. You will quickly see the positive traits the child possesses blossom even the more, resulting in higher self-esteem and fulfillment. You then venture out to identify the character flaws, study the needed character trait and choose an appropriate time. Once seated, open the curriculum and, together, read and discuss the character trait you want to see developed.
Don’t leave it all to head knowledge. Now you must train the child by providing practical opportunity to apply the teaching in real life situations. Explain that developing fruit can be painful but rewarding. Two examples are:
1) Laboring to love an unlovable person or
2) Maintaining a positive attitude during times of apparently senseless periods of waiting
There is a science to this concept. It is based on Galatians 5:16 which states, “Walk in the Spirit and you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” Verses 19-21 lists the “works of the flesh”, and verses 22-23 lists the nine “fruit of the Spirit.” Since it is impossible to get out of “flesh” without the supernatural grace of God, one must simply “walk in the Spirit” while still in the flesh. It does not say to first get out of the flesh and begin to walk in the Spirit. No, it’s the other way around, you start walking in the Spirit while you are in the flesh so that you can receive the grace to overcome the bondage of the flesh. Technically, you can be “in sin” Saturday night and “come boldly to the throne of grace” on Sunday morning. You lift your hands in worship, pray, sing praises to Him and hear the word of faith. This is how you walk in the Spirit in order to overcome the battle of the flesh.
Many Christians are in condemnation and just give up because they do not know this powerful formula for overcoming. Well, developing character is categorized under, “walking in the Spirit” along with praying, reading God’s Word, and participating in Church. Paul exhorted the believers at Galatia with these powerful words, “Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?” You see even just listening to preaching at Church produces faith and allows the Spirit to work in the life of the hearer. But, many people think that they have to first do good or be good before they can engage in spiritual activity. On the contrary, we engage in spiritual activity because we are so wretched.
Point #2: Spiritual Growth (My Relationship with God)
Our spiritual growth plan identifies our 20 core values. These principles are not only taught to the students, but also lived-out by our staff and carried into our church and fellowship groups as well. The first ten are the Ten Commandments, and the second ten are moral values, such as those dealing with dating, friends, drugs & alcohol, and music. Along with teaching biblical morals, we show the importance of a personal daily devotion time with the Lord as well as the relevance of worship, accountability and fellowship in the life of a believer.
Point #3: Emotional Healing (My Mind, Will and Emotions)
Emotional healing deals with the spirit of the law, not so much the letter. The Spirit is able to break-though bondages, pull down strongholds, and identify false ideas and erroneous concepts. Through teaching, correcting, debate, observation and scientific studies, we are able to win their mind to Christ. It is important to teach that our sinful choices shouldn't be blamed on others. At some point during our lives, we must determine to take responsibility for ourselves. When we have come to this realization, it is also important to understand why we made such poor choices.
When Jesus confronted the woman who had been caught in the act of adultery, he used the law not to condemn, but instead to help her recognize the wrong and tell her to "go and sin no more". True emotional healing gets to the root issue, tears down strong holds of false philosophies and breaks bondages which would otherwise hold a person hostage for life.
Point #4: Social Maturity (My Relationships with Others)
The sensitive side of dealing with teens has to do with social maturity. There are some sins that they choose to walk into, and then there are other problems that they fall into because of a lack of maturity. How do we draw the line as parents? Many of us have found ourselves saying, "Why don't you get it?" or "What were you thinking?" There are things we expect our kids to understand that we ourselves just figured out recently!
Social maturity deals with relationships with parents, other family members and those in authority such as pastors, teachers and bosses. Some kids may not be particularly socially developed, so the "popular crowd" rejects them. From there, many choose dark or rejected kids to befriend. Besides their peers and teachers, even Christian leaders tend to reject kids they don't know how to deal with.
Social maturity also involves peers respecting each other, not forming cliques, and not bullying. Those things don't happen here in our program. Here, the pastors, counselors, interns and students are taught how to combat these and other issues dealing with social maturity.
Point #5: Addiction Recovery (Christian Twelve - Step Program)
Although in some cases, addiction is related to the surface issues of substance abuse, it is not such a clear line for many. Addiction recovery can be applied to anything a person becomes unhealthily dependent on or seeks fulfillment from. This can be food, sleep, relationships, video games, or many other things. Thus, addiction is closely related to the sin of idolatry. Our curriculum is based on the original Christian 12-step program, which acknowledges Jesus Christ as the one and only Higher Power. The philosophy, or core idea, of our treatment is found in Galatians 5:16, which says, "Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh". It does not say that you have to get out of the flesh in order to walk in the Spirit.
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