Motivational Interviewing in a therapy technique used to address behavior changes by assisting the adolescent in being aware of conflicting thoughts about his behavior. This is accomplished in a safe and non-confrontational setting. Motivational Interviewing was created to threat drug and alcohol abuse.

CCT is an approach used by our therapists that creates an environment for the client to explore their feelings without fear of rejection or judgment. It allows the adolescent to focusing on his strengths; examine thinking patterns and how his thinking affects his behavior. CCT helps the client find their own solutions to their problems, is a type of self discovery and fosters improved self image. CCT is used to…

DBT is provided in conjunction with Individual and Group Psychotherapy for many of the students at Triumph Youth Services. Clinicians that are trained to specialize in DBT incorporate DBT therapeutic principles and practices into their daily therapeutic services. Studies show that DBT is a highly effective type of therapy. It helps students deal with their emotional issues and teaches them to increase skill building in order to solve problems by…

Triumph Youth Services utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Treatment model including Positive Peer Culture as part of its constant therapeutic milieu. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps solve problems such as dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and cognitions, through goal oriented approaches. Commonly used techniques include: having students keep a diary of significant events, associated feelings, thoughts and behaviors; questioning and testing cognitions, thinking errors, evaluations and beliefs that might be unhelpful and unrealistic; gradually facing activities…

Therapy Types Triumph provides a small, highly structured family-type environment for youth. Triumph’s cognitive therapy approach utilizes individual therapy mixed with group and family therapy to treat each youth’s issues. The therapists specialize in a variety of issues and disorders, including, but not limited to addiction, substance abuse, emotional disturbance, oppositional defiance and RAD. In addition to the therapy, the Positive Peer Culture utilized in Triumph facilities help the youth…