Intensive Outpatient Treatment

The program goal is to focus on individuals who have a substance abuse dependency, which have resulted in negative consequences in their life cycle. This program will enhance the client’s ability to develop a relapse prevention plan and lifestyle change.

F.A.Q.

Q.  You ask what is IOP at First Step Denton County Outreach?

A.  IOP at First Step Denton County is a program that includes (36) group counseling sessions and (12) individual (one-on-one) counseling sessions.

Q.  What will you cover during the 36 group and  12 individual sessions?

A.  The twelve (42) group sessions and (12) individuals will cover the following Topics:

• Intake/Individual Session: Chemical Dependency Assessment

• Disease and Addiction

• Critical Thinking Errors

• Individual Session: Goodbye Letter to Addiction

• Stress and Time Management

• Alcohol, Drugs and Medical Consequences

• Family System/Dynamics

• Individual Session: Processing Relapse Prevention

• Hierarchy of Needs

• Conflict Resolution

• Long Term Goals Related to Recovery

• Individual Session: Discharge Planning / Community Resource