The overarching goal of MPB
Group is to help children and adolescents heal from abusive and traumatic life
experiences and strengthen their families. To achieve these goals, our home-based
counselors use a systemic-holistic treatment model tailored to the needs of
each child and family. Thus, MPB Group counselors emphasize the interrelatedness
of all family members and the unique relationships that form within families
and communities.
At MPB Group,
home-based counseling is a collaborative process intended to "meet clients
where there are." Therefore, our home-based counselors assist family members to develop
the values, principles, and skills necessary for them to create a healthier
family system. For example, the
treatment plan is designed in collaboration with family members and is,
therefore, family driven rather than counselor driven.
Practically speaking our
model strives to improve caregiver discipline practices, enhance family
relationships, decrease child’s involvement with deviant peers, increase
association with positive peers, improve school or vocational performance,
engage child in positive recreational outlets, and develop a community support
network to help caregivers achieve and maintain such changes.
In addition to
a systemic therapeutic model, it is not uncommon for counselors to use a
variety of approaches such as behavioral modification, anger management, social
skills curriculums, and parenting/empowerment models.
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Prevent the out-of-home placement of children and
adolescents
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Strengthening family
units
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Help to break the cycle
of abuse within relationships among family members
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Empower families to
connect with the community for support
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Provide a fluid
continuity of care that meets each families’ unique needs
Unique features of MPB Group
Home-based Counseling Program
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Low caseloads to allow intensive services:
MPB Group’s home-based counseling team consists of part and full-time therapists who provide intensive individual (two to three times per week) and family therapy. The counselor is the team’s main point of contact for the youth, family, and all involved agencies and systems.
¨ Delivery of services in community settings (e.g., home, school, neighborhood center)
To overcome barriers to service access, MPB Group therapists provide services within the home, school, and neighborhood to facilitate family engagement in the clinical process and provide more valid assessment and outcome data.
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Time-limited duration of treatment (4 months on
average)
To promote efficiency, self-sufficiency, and cost effectiveness, MPB Group therapists attempt to limit the amount of time with clients and their families.
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24 hour/day and 7 day/week availability of
counselors
To provide services when needed and to respond to crises, home-based counselors are proactive, and plans are developed to prevent or mitigate crises. Crisis response can be taxing, but most families are appreciative, and a supportive response can enhance engagement. Moreover, the capacity to respond to crises is critical to achieving a primary goal of home-based counseling programs – preventing out-of-home placements.
Case Management Philosophy
In addition to providing in-home family counseling, home-based counselors are also required to provide case management activities. Case Management is conceived as a crucial component in helping our clients achieve their therapeutic goals.
Contact Mr. Stephen J.
Toglia, Director, directly if interested in working in the home based program,
or interested in making client referrals to our new and exciting program!
He can be reached via cell
at 410-908-6407 or email toggs2@aol.com