ACA -CCPA 2016 Conference & Expo

ID #128-Specialized Housing in Corrections: Successes and Roadblocks in Group Treatment (Room 518A)

01 Apr 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Addictions, Offenders, and Correction Counseling, Evidence-Based Practices, Regions

Speaker(s): Ryan Tobiasz, Department Chair, Forensic Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington DC Campus

As agencies such as corrections have limited resources for mental health treatment, thinking outside the box is key in the implementation of group work for those with severe mental illness. Two evidence-based practices that have been found to be effective in the community were adapted for use in corrections and will be highlighted in this session: (1) illness management and recovery, and (2) social skills training for schizophrenia. An overview, empirical support, and experiential learning will be provided for each practice.