Family Behavior Therapy Interventions
There are a number of FBT intervention options that may be implemented. Several interventions are implemented initially in treatment and are capable of handling variety contextual factors relevant to substance abuse (e.g., age of substance abuser, number of significant others in the home, presenting problem). These interventions include the development of Behavioral Goals, Treatment Planning, Stimulus Control, Urge/Self Control, I've Got a Great Family (positive exchange of reinforcers within the family) and Communication Skills Training. Other interventions are tailored to address behavior problems that may co-exist with some substance abusers, but not others. For instance, substance abusing parents who reside in low-income communities may derive benefits from the Assurance of Basic Necessities and Safety intervention, which attempts to regularly screen and prevent significant stressors, such as violence, bills, and eviction. Child Management (Catching My Child Being Good, Positive Practice, Compliance Training) is particularly effective with parents of children who evidence behavior problems. Financial Management & Planning and Job Club assist in gaining desired employment, and Contingency Management assists in building motivation.
"The Achievement Center was excellent. They were very effective and efficient as well as informative with both my client and myself. I was very pleased with the program." Darren Thames- Permanency worker from the north Department of Child and family services