Practicum at The Calm Center

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[...] The family's recognition of the therapy process ensures that the adolescent will continue to be supported and guided even after his stay at The Calm Center. Significance of the Project By the end of this project, the learner will have an improved understanding of teenage mental health concerns and appropriate intervention approaches that may be necessary. Thus, the learner will gain practical experience and insights into applying mental health theories in a real-world setting and the role of an environment in the healing process through observation and assessment of the interventions implemented at The Calm Center. [...]

[...] Definition of Terms Understanding the language used in this research is crucial in appreciating the scope and findings. The following definitions apply to crucial terminology that will be used throughout the project: - Adolescent mental health refers to the emotional stability and psychological well-being of people in the 13-18 age range. It involves managing stress, upholding wholesome relationships, and effectively carrying out daily tasks. - Anxiety is a mental illness defined by feelings of concern, trepidation, or fear that are severe enough to interfere with day-to-day functioning. [...]

[...] These collaborations have also advanced the care offered at The Calm Center by sharing information and possibly ideas. - Scope of the Problem The ideas derived from human development theories need to be incorporated into multidisciplinary approaches to understand teenagers' mental problems. The Calm Center applies such techniques as play therapy, art therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and group sessions that aim at solving such problems as unprotected sex, substance misuse, and domestic violence. Group therapy sessions, on the other hand, allow the subject to share with other patients and be guided by their experiences, whereas private therapy sessions enable a client to be focused on specific challenges. [...]

[...] Over time, the functions of the Calm Center have evolved according to the customers' needs. After concentrating on individual therapy, the institute discovered that a more extensive strategy was needed. Cohesion was created by utilizing group therapy to help peers. Yoga and mindfulness programs were adopted because mental health is linked to the physical aspect. We also adopted family therapy to improve family functioning and provide a better home for these teenagers (Sibley et al., 2021). The Calm Centre's leading strength and focus has been to make constant changes and improvements where necessary. [...]

[...] Local schools, doctors, nurses, and social service agencies refer affected students and their families to the Calm Center and other sites. Such linkages enable the Center to provide all the necessary support and care to teenagers after they leave the facility. An evaluation of the Center reveals that they are ready for change in the following ways: The staff at the Center should be trained in implementing evidence-based therapy. It must be noted that the Calm Center's purpose is to reduce distress and restore and educate patients about managing their symptoms. [...]