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Forensic & Substance Abuse Population Jacob Butler, Merlyn Mathew,…

- - - - Rationale - Sensory frame of reference is useful because it offers sensory stimuli to reduce anxiety. This will aid in their impulse control. The goal is to prevent the population from returning to correctional facilities
        
        Intervention: Having the clients create a daily routine will allow them to decrease any anxiety they may be dealing with. Incorporating relaxation techniques will also be beneficial for them such as using music to help them calm down. Other interventions may include a peer or someone who can be trusted to de-escalate difficult circumstances for the client.
  - - - Intervention Plan
        Sensory Class offered at Rehabilitation centers
        
        These classes will provide sensory input used to relieve anxiety and distract them . The client will benefit from participating in activities and preferred occupations that stimulates the same hormones that the substances produce.
        
        Generalization - the participants can create a space in their room that provides sounds, imagery, and sensations that are designated for relaxation purposes. This section can contain a lava lamp and candles.
- - - - Group Intervention:
        The goal of these interventions is to work with the clients who are trying to gain employment when they are released from prison.
        1. Have the clients enroll in programs if available in the prison that will allow them to continue their education if they have not already completed their education. If the clients have a GED they are more likely to be able to gain employment when they get out, versus them not have completed school or received a GED. Going over the programs that are available to the clients is important becuase they may not be aware of the services that are available to them.
        2. Working on communication skills with the clients will also be beneficial for the client when they are seeking employment. The clients have had limited communication in prison and brushing up on communication skills will be beneficial for the clients.
        3. Job interview skills will be beneficial for the client as well. Some of the clients may have never had a job and going through what the interview process is going to be will help them know what to expect.
        4. Creating a plan with the clients will establish what the client needs to do to try and gain employment when they are released so they don't feel like they have no idea what to do or feel overwhelmed.
        5. Having this be done in a group setting will allow the clients to share the experience they have, and allow them to discuss with each other any concerns or fears they may have.
  - - - Group Therapy: Clients will engage in a group therapy session where they will be able to share their feelings, concerns, and fears with each other.
        
        Doing this together will provide social support and develop friendships which can be beneficial once they exit the facility.
        
        During Group Therapy, OT will emphasize the importance of engaging in meaningful occupations which will keep their mind distracted from thinking about drugs or defeat the urge of wanting to use drugs.
        
        The OT will also educate clients about risk factors involved in substance abuse, and provide with resources such as job preparation, community service and volunteer opportunities, and help with Stages of Change before they exit the facility.
        
        Provide Clients with an Addiction Hotline number they can contact when they feel like they are going to relapse into previous harmful behaviors.