Outpatient Therapy Services
St. Al's compassionate, highly-trained therapists, case managers, teachers and physicians provide access to a full range of clinical, education, and medication services for youth ages 4 through 17.
A child benefits most when therapy providers work together with a family to determine what is needed and where a child’s needs can most effectively be met.
St. Al's Case Mangers make a difference in the lives of our students and families by providing
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Assistance in achieving personal independence through effective management of basic needs
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Development of daily living skills
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Coordination of treatment, such as therapy and medication management
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Advocacy and outreach
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Assistance with accessing natural and sustainable support systems in the community
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Linkage to more formal, professional services and systems
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Monitoring of symptoms and progress in treatment
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Assistance during times of crisis when strong and stable supports are needed
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Education and training that is tailored to your and your child’s specific needs, abilities and readiness
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Treatment interventions that address symptoms, behaviors, thought process and other difficulties
St. Al's Case Mangers make a difference in the lives of our students and families by providing
-
Assistance in achieving personal independence through effective management of basic needs
-
Development of daily living skills
-
Coordination of treatment, such as therapy and medication management
-
Advocacy and outreach
-
Assistance with accessing natural and sustainable support systems in the community
-
Linkage to more formal, professional services and systems
-
Monitoring of symptoms and progress in treatment
-
Assistance during times of crisis when strong and stable supports are needed
-
Education and training that is tailored to your and your child’s specific needs, abilities and readiness
-
Treatment interventions that address symptoms, behaviors, thought process and other difficulties
How St. Al's Helps
St. Aloysius staff will take the time to fully understand the stress and trauma in your child's life. It is our goal to understand your situation before we create a treatment plan.
We will
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Listen to your story
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Conduct a thorough assessment
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Collaborate with you to craft an appropriate treatment plan
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Offer expertise in teaching techniques for child and family to develop healthy coping tools and behavior strategies
CHILDHOOD
TRAUMA
does not
come in
one single package
Dr. Asa Don Brown
Symptoms of Trauma
Toddlers
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generalized anxiety
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separation fears
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stranger anxiety
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fears
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behavioral regression
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avoidance of situations
Children
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post-traumatic play
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drawings
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reenactments
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sleep problems
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fears
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behavioral regression
Teenagers
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More adult-like PTSD symptoms plus depersonalization
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self-injurious or risk taking behaviors
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substance abuse
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intermittent anger or aggression